Dunga Manzi/Stirring Waters: The Art and Culture of the Tsonga and Shangaan by Nessa Leibhammer

Wits University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

ISBN: 9781868144495
Wits University Press | 01 January 2007
Paperback | 232 pages
A full color book featuring Tsonga and Shangaan art and culture. Dunga Manzi / Stirring Waters features Tsonga and Shangaan art, culture and heritage, and accompanies an exhibition of the same name at the Johannesburg Art Gallery. It tracks the history of these cultural groups through essays and a wealth of images of material culture and art. Divided into four sections, the catalogue first highlights the histories of the Tsonga and Shangaan, including a personal narrative of the Makhubele family. The second section explores the magnificent beading tradition and the third, the complex legacy of woodcarving from the late nineteenth century to contemporary times. The historical trajectory as well as the spectacular attire and equipment of sangomas, also known as traditional healers and diviners, form the subject of the fourth and last section. This full-colour book showcases some of South Africa's most treasured heritage,… Read More

Witwatersrand University Press, 2007. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Near Fine. the wraps are a bit shelf rubbed. internally clean. well bound. near fine copy.Due to weight postal adjustments may be required.[RF40][S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Wits University Press, 2007. Softcover. Very Good. heavy, extra postage may be required. inscribed and signed by one of the contributors,[Natalie Knight, whose articles are on page 51 & 195]. soundly bound and intact. very good copy.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Wits University Press, 2007. 1st Edition. Soft cover. New. The wraps are slightly rubbed. Seemingly unread.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Witwatersrand Univ Pr, 2007. Paperback. New. illustrated edition. 232 pages. 10.50x8.00x0.75 inches.

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