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African Painted Houses: Basotho Dwellings of Southern Africa by Gary N Van Wyk - First Edition - 1998 - from The Title Page and Biblio.com

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The colorful murals that the Basotho people of Lesotho paint on their homes are more than simply decorative art. These murals are also prayers to ancestral spirits for peace, rain, and a successful harvest. The author covers the history, religion, and traditions of the Basotho, and includes photographs.

African Painted Houses: Basotho Dwellings of Southern Africa

by Van Wyk, Gary N

First Edition

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Book desription: New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1998 Brown paper covered boards with red titling. Book and jacket are in excellent condition. Contains 161 plates in full color showing this distinctive art and religious form.. First Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Trade.