Crowning Achievements: African Arts of Dressing the Head

by Christine Mullen Kreamer, Christine M. Kreamer, Mary Jo Arnoldi, et al.

Book Overview

This volume explores the cultural history and lore of African headwear - from spectacular hats for special events to informal everyday examples - and the vital role such headwear plays in reinforcing societal norms, announcing important rituals, recalling historical events, and celebrating an individual's achievements. The human head is traditionally held by African cultures to be the seat of individual power, spirit, and intelligence. Through this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0930741439
• ISBN13: 9780930741433
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.7" x 10.2"