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Availability:In StockContributor:Walter E. a. Van Beek, Harrie M. LeytenSeries:Western Africa #20Publish date:10/17/2023Pages:414
Language:EnglishPublisher:James CurreyISBN-13:9781847013439ISBN-10:1847013430UPC:9781847013439Book Category:History, Social Science, ArtBook Subcategory:Africa, Anthropology, AfricanBook Topic:West, Cultural & SocialSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 1.25 inchesWeight:2.112Product ID:SCKT49FZCZ
Masquerades in African Society: Gender, Power and Identity
Explores the dynamics of African masquerades and mask performances on the continent, linking performative expressions to societal characteristics. What is the meaning of masks and masquerades in African traditions and how can we understand their role in rituals and performances? Why do we find masks in some African regions and not in others, and what does this 'mask habitat' say about the general...
Series: Western Africa #20
Language:EnglishPublisher:James CurreyISBN-13:9781847013439ISBN-10:1847013430UPC:9781847013439Book Category:History, Social Science, ArtBook Subcategory:Africa, Anthropology, AfricanBook Topic:West, Cultural & SocialSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 1.25 inchesWeight:2.112Product ID:SCKT49FZCZ
Van Beek, Walter E. a.: - WALTER E.A. BEEK held a joint appointment as Professor of Anthropology of Religion at Tilburg University and the African Studies Centre Leiden. Now retired from Tilburg, he continues as Senior Researcher at the ASCL. His books include (with Oumar Ongoiba and Atime Saye) Singing with the Dogon Prophet (2022).Leyten, Harrie M.: - HARRIE M. LEYTEN taught at several Dutch...
Publisher: James Currey
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