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A Host of Devils

The History and Context of the Making of Makonde Spirit Sculpture

Zachary Kingdon author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:21st Feb '02

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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.

'An attractive and intersting book.'

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


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

ISBN: 9780415277273

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 589g

266 pages