Inventing Masks Agency and History in the Art of the Central Pende
by Strother, Z. S
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0226777324
- ISBN 13
- 9780226777320
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Chicago & London: University of Chicago Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 0226777324 . KB8...xxvii, 348 pp. Notes, bibliography, index. 8 colour plates, 110 texts figures. Oblong octavo. Black dust jacket with photo of Khoshi Mahumbu dancing the mask Mbangu. DJ has very minor shelf wear, few faint finger marks, otherwise clean and nice. Book itself is crisp and clean. Beautiful copy of this important work. "Masks play an important part in the life of the Pende, as with many Central African peoples. Strother has produced an in-depth scholarly study of Pende masquerade traditions, especially during and following the colonial experience. What makes the book notable is Strother's focus on creativity and the processes of artistic innovation, which the author contends have kept those masking customs vital. While much of the research is based on the contemporary situation, a precolonial and early-colonial art history is also incorporated as an important part of the study." (Library Journal) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 348 pages .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Leaf and Stone Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11800
- Title
- Inventing Masks Agency and History in the Art of the Central Pende
- Author
- Strother, Z. S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0226777324
- ISBN 13
- 9780226777320
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Place of Publication
- Chicago & London
- Date Published
- 1998
- Keywords
- 0226777324, Masks, Africa, Pende, Masquerades, Zaire
- Bookseller catalogs
- Anthropology/Archaeology;
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Leaf and Stone Books
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Toronto, Ontario
About Leaf and Stone Books
Formerly Greekdrama Books Specializing in classical, medieval and ancient languages, history and cultures; antiquarian and unusual books; and interesting used books. We also carry many early printed books, particularly in the subjects of classics and religion, including incunabula and manuscripts.
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