A Host of Devils
The History and Context of the Making of Makonde Spirit Sculpture
1st Edition
Published on 5. November 2013
272 pages
978-1-136-47666-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
'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
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
29,86 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-47666-2 (9781136476662)
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02/2002
1st Edition
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Person
Zachary Kingdon is the Curator of African Collections at the Liverpool Museum and conducted research among Makonde sculptors in Tanzania between 1990 and 1992.
Content
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.
