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Phyllis Galembo MASKE, 2010 in DJ, Masquerading Rituals, Africa & Caribbean
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Located in: Kingston, New York, United States
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eBay item number:363182683594
Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “Book and DJ Fine with DJ in a protective cover”
- Topic
- Art
- Type
- Illustrated Book
- Subject
- Art & Photography
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Year Printed
- 2010
- Year
- 2010
- Publisher
- Chris Boot
- Special Attributes
- First Edition, With Dust Jacket, Illustrated
- ISBN
- 9781905712175
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Boot, Chris
ISBN-10
1905712170
ISBN-13
9781905712175
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92501466
Product Key Features
Book Title
Maske
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Individual Photographers / Monographs, Africa / General, Subjects & Themes / Regional (See Also Travel / Pictorials), Customs & Traditions
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Social Science, Photography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
40.6 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
8.7 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
22
Photographed by
Galembo, Phyllis
Dewey Decimal
779.9391434092
Synopsis
The clothes we wear invariably telegraph information about our identity, our place in society and the stories we wish to convey about ourselves. The fantastically colorful costumes specific to African and Caribbean rituals and celebrations go several steps further, transforming ordinary people into mythic figures and magicians, tricksters and gods, and symbolizing the roles their wearers play in the ancient dramas that form the cornerstones of their cultural heritage. Phyllis Galembo began photographing the characters and costumes of African masquerade in Nigeria in 1985, and since then she has continued developing her theme throughout Africa and the Caribbean. This volume collects 108 thrilling carnival photographs from Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Zambia and Haiti. In magnificent color shots, Galembo's subjects pose in striped bodysuits that cover the entire body, including the face; or outfits made entirely of bunched greenery; or a lacquered wooden mask topped with a headdress featuring full-body models of other characters; or an oversize misshapen animal head and plywood wings. The carnival characters, rooted in African religion and spirituality, are presented in chapters organized by tribal or carnival tradition and are accompanied by Galembo's personal commentary, shedding light on the characters and costumes portrayed, and on the events in which they play a pivotal role. Maske is a serious contribution to ethnographic study, a photo-essay about fashion and an assembly of superb images., Maske is a Haitian kreyol word, meaning to wear a mask the wearing of masks being the subject of Galembos dark and thrilling photographs, showing masquerade performers in Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Zambia and Haiti. Photographs of carnival characters, mostly rooted in African religion and spirituality, are presented in chapters organised by tribal or carnival tradition each introduced by a short text by Galembo about the characters and costumes portrayed. The art of masquerade is introduced by art historian Chika Okeke-Agulu, (himself a participant in masquerade events during his childhood in Nigeria). Designed as an object to treasure, the book is a celebration of African art, and a work of vivid artistic imagination.
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- t***1 (451)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA great book by a great writer. Every bit as listed, quickly shipped and carefully packed. My question was answered with dispatch, always a plus! All first rate. Highly recommended eBay book dealer.BASIN AND RANGE by John McPhee 1981, 1st Ed in DJ (#226859266483)
- v***v (1116)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWonderful packaging. Fast shipping. Amazing value. Item exactly as described. Great seller.
- m***l (820)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent merchant to work with; everything was well-packed and arrived on time with quality and condition as described. This shop offers rare items at super reasonable prices and comes highly recommended. Thanks!