Symbols of Africa

By Heike Owusu

Book Overview

Africa's rich and diverse artistic traditions vividly express a spiritual view of the world. Here are line drawings of more than 300 fascinating symbols of their beliefs, with an examination of their cultural meaning: magnificent sculptures and masks from Western and Central Africa; stylized ornaments from North Africa and the Sahel zone; beautiful clothing, jewelry, and hairpieces of nomadic East Africa; and intriguing objects from South Africa.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806928719
• ISBN13: 9780806928715
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.8" x 5.8"