Host of Devils

The History and Context of the Making of Makonde Spirit Sculpture

AvZachary Kingdon

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

Del i serien Studies in Visual Culture

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Beskrivning

A Host of Devils provides an in-depth account of the background, origin and development of the spirit figure sculptures which emerged during colonial times among the Makonde people of Mozambique.The creation of such works is shown to connect with a regional system of knowledge and practice, within which spirits function as a format for expression. The book describes the ways in which the sculpture emerged, as well as the author's experience of learning how to carve.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-06-22
Mått:156 x 234 x 15 mm
Vikt:490 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Studies in Visual Culture
Antal sidor:266
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415511018

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Mer om författaren

Zachary Kingdon is the Curator of African Collections at the Liverpool Museum and conducted research among Makonde sculptors in Tanzania between 1990 and 1992.

Recensioner i media

'An attractive and intersting book.''This is a book that should be in every library devoted to African art.' - T.O.Beidelman, Anthropos

Innehållsförteckning

Preface. 1. The Makonde 2. Cosmology and the Body 3. Carvers and Patrons 4. Apprenticeship 5. Spirits, Affliction and Expression 6. The Role and Position of the Sculptor 7. Realms of Mastery and Subjugation, Instruments of Mediation and Passage 8. Conclusion: the Creative Project. Glossaries. Bibliography.