Beads Body and Soul: Art and Light in the Yoruba Universe

by John Mason and Henry John Drewal

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The sights and sounds of the Yoruba cosmos are made manifest through the pervasive use of beads. This spectacular book represents a collaboration between art historian Henry John Drewal and Yoruba priest John Mason. From the forests of Africa a thousand years ago to the bustling cities of New York, Havana, and Salvador, today, Yoruba religion has used beads to convey the artistic spirit and deep connection to the other world that its practitioners feel. This illustrated volume traces the history of the beads, their use, and Yoruba aesthetics and artistry. .

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0930741633

ISBN13:9780930741631

Release Date:January 1997

Publisher:University of Washington Press

Length:188 Pages

Weight:3.35 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 9.2" x 12.0"

Related Subjects

Art Arts, Music & Photography Beadwork Crafts Crafts & Hobbies Crafts & Hobbies Cultural History & Criticism Jewelry & Beadwork Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts

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