1972, ISBN: 9780826302533

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375 pp. ethnographic text on the Cameroon cultures, incl. material on social structure, ritual arts such as scarification, etc., with a catalogue of the collection of sculptures (wooden a… More...

375 pp. ethnographic text on the Cameroon cultures, incl. material on social structure, ritual arts such as scarification, etc., with a catalogue of the collection of sculptures (wooden and metal), textiles, baskets, architectural elements, masks, personal ornaments, pipes and other utilitarian objects, smithery, etc., acquired by Gebauer and his family during their residence in Cameroon ca. 1930-50, hundreds of illus. throughout the text or on plates, most good photographs of persons or items in the collection. Sm. 4to. Wrpps. Portland (Portland Art Assoc.) 1979., Berkeley, 1963.. (16)pp. 7 plates. Lrg. 8vo. Self-wraps., Berkeley, 1963., Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, 1983. "Considering the interplay between the mask, the mask bearer, and the audience, the studies concentrate on the general idea of masking as a transformational ritual in which the human actor is transformed into a being of another order" Covers North, Central and South America. 244 pages, DJ spine slightly faded.. Hard Cover. As New/Near Fine. 6 1/4 x 9 "., University of British Columbia Press, 1983, Chicago IL: The University of Chicago Press, 1993. 199 pages. translated by Paula Wissing. "Each year, in a solemn Sunni Muslim feast, the ait Mizane of southern Morocco reenact the story of Abraham as a ritual sacriface..." . Paperback. As New. 6 x 8 7/8 "., The University of Chicago Press, 1993, New York: Dover Éditions, 1976. First Edition 4to, 248 pp.; 264 b/w illus., maps, biblio. Fine, in illustrated wraps. No dustjacket. . Comprehensive study of African masks, profusely illustrated with 264 b&w photographs of masks from all parts of Africa, each identified by tribe, place of origin, and ritual use. Includes masks of the Dogon, Bambara, Senufo, Guere (Ngere)-Wobe, Baule, Kuyu, Yoruba, Baga, Bapende, Bwa, Bobo-Fing, Ibo, and many other tribes. Lengthy introductory essay discussing the psychology of the masks, roles of the dancer, naturalism vs. abstraction, carving styles, the place of the carver in tribal society, and much other background material. Extensive tribal location map at the front.., Dover Éditions, 1976, Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2003. Hardcover. New. Man has made use of masks in Dance rituals, dramas, Folk songs, temples, and different socio-cultural contexts. In South India masks are worn by Kathakali Dancers, to depict good and evil characters from Hindu epics. Masks find an important place in Hindu Festival celebration such as Dasera, Durga Puja and Ram Navami. Tribal Societies in India too use have mask characters. Some of the Tribes using masks are Bhils, Garasia, Bison Horn Madia, Santhals, Oraons etc. However, there is only one tribal town in India, that depicts 54 tribal mask characters. This town is known as Jawhar, from Thane district, in the State of Maharashtra. These 54 characters are taken in a procession during a Mask Festival called "Bohada". The festival of Bohada is popular among the Koknas, Thakars, Mahadev Kolis, Malhar Kolis, Dhor Kolis, Katkaris, Warlis and few Caste Groups of Thane and Nasik District. This Book unveils a comprehensive socio-cultural and Symbolic profile of Bohada festival, celebrated by the Tribals and non-tribals of Thane and Nasik. An attempt has been made to unravel the various types of masks, the process of making them, rituals and myths associated with the same, the status of mask makers and the traditional Style of organizing the Bohada Festival. This piece of work will surely attract the attention of anthropologists, sociologists, Art students, interior designers, architects, museologists, students of tribal studies and general readers as well. Contents, 1. Concepts and Definitions of Masks 2. Research Methodology 3. Tribal Villages, People and Mask Makers 4. Bohada : The Mask Festival of Bharsatmet 5. Bohada : As Interpreted by the Non-Tribals 6. Summary and Conclusions Printed Pages: 64., Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2003, Los Angeles, 1999. Color illus. African Beadwork at the Field Museum, Chicago, Luluwa Masks, Mocko Jumbie of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Nyau Masks and Ritual, etc. Light edge and corner wear to wrappers.. Paperback. Very Good/N/A. 4to., 1999, New York, 1979. First printing. Paperback in very good condition.. Contents include TO THE UNIVERSE BELONGS TO THE DANCER by Elaine H. Pagels - The Jesus Round Dance in the Acts of John, LABYRINTHS by Rosemary Jeanes - Clues to the mysteries of the maze, A PARADIGM OF NAVAJO DANCE by David P. McAllester - Powwow, Disco, and the Enemyway ceremony--is all dance sacred to the Navajo?, BALI: BEHIND THE MASK by Anita Daniel - A photographic essay on Balinese dance in lesson and performance, LEARNING ON THE MOMENT: A Conversation with Peter Brook - The brilliant and controversial director discusses his aim in theater and film, DYNAMIC BALANCE IN THE SUBATOMIC WORLD by Fritjof Capra - Movement and change paralleled in the sciences of matter and spirit, TAI CHI--SPIRITUAL MARTIAL ART by William L. Prensky - A student of the ancient form describes the conditions of struggle it creates, RITUAL OF REBIRTH by Annemarie Schimmel - The origin and experience of the whirling dervish dance, REFLECTION ON REFLECTION by John Anthony West - Keith Critchlow's film demonstrates the underlying structure of all forms.; 136 pages., 1979, University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque: 1972.. Softcover. Good condition. There is some slight discoloration on the front cover. Offers forty-six stories of myth, prophecy, and history from the great oral literature of the Zuni Indians of New Mexico. Selected by the Zuni people themselves, the tales told here preserve their cultural traditionsÑfrom the Zuni creation myth and the rituals of masked dances to farming and hunting practices and battles with Navajos and Apaches. There are tales about ghosts and personified animals, and fables told to discipline children or to warn them against foolhardy bravery and braggadocio. Some of the stories are moral fables, and some are intended as entertainment pure and simple, tales told by a skillful narrator to pass a long evening. Translated by Alvina Quam. 5.5 x 8 in. 272 pages 8 halftones, 2 maps. ISBN: 082630253X., University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque: 1972.<

1979, ISBN: 9780826302533

Radius Books/D.A.P. Used - Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear., Radius Books/D.A.P, New York: Parabola, 1979. Soft Cover. Good with no dust jacket. Sound binding… More...

Radius Books/D.A.P. Used - Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear., Radius Books/D.A.P, New York: Parabola, 1979. Soft Cover. Good with no dust jacket. Sound binding. Clean, tanned pages. Wrappers have tattering at spine repaired with clear tape; overall handling wear. ; Contents: Pagels, To the universe belongs the dancer: the Jesus round dance in the Acts of John. Epicycle: the plain of truth. Jeanes, Labyrintths: clues to the mysteries of the maze. Epicycle: the Nishan shamaness. McAllester, A paradigm of Navajo dance: powwow, disco, and the enemyway ceremony - is all dance sacred to the Navajo? Daniel, Bali behind the mask: a photographic essay on Balinese dance in lesson and performance. Epicycle: the first dance. Leaning on the moment: a conversation with Peter Brook (brilliant and controversial director discusses his aim in theater and film). Capra, Dynamic balance in the subatomic world: movement and change paralleled in the sciences of matter and spirit. Epicycle: lord of the dance. Prensky, Tai chi - spiritual martial art: a student of the ancient form describes the conditions of struggle it creates. Epicycle: Kate Crackernuts. Arcs: all lives...all dances...all is loud. Schimmel, Ritual of rebirth: the origin and experience of the whirling dervish dance. West, Reflection on reflection: Keith Critchlow's film demonstrates the underlying structure of all forms. Regular columns, reviews. ; 10" (25.4 cm) tall; 134 pages., Parabola, 1979, Paperback. New. Now back in print after more than thirty years, The Zunis: Self-Portrayals offers forty-six stories of myth, prophecy, and history from the great oral literature of the Zuni Indians of New Mexico. Selected by the Zuni people themselves, the tales told here preserve their cultural traditions - from the Zuni creation myth and the rituals of masked dances to farming and hunting practices.<

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