Art in Arnhem Land.
A P (Adolphus Peter), 1891-1979 Elkin
ISBN:
Jaar:
1950
Kwaliteit:
Zeer goed
Uitgever:
University of Chicago Press
Beschrijving:
xii, 123 p. : ill. ; .stofomslag beschadigd, zeldzaam boek
Inhoudelijke beschrijving:
Art in Aboriginal life, secular and sacred; mythology and sacred emblems, Djanggewal, Laintjung and Banaitja, the Wauwelak, Rangga; carved wooden human figures and heads, description; painting on the body and on bark; designs used; description and mythological significance of sacred bark paintings; the way to the Dua Island of the dead; a Macassan prau; sex and magic; love magic and art, historical and mythological background; examples of love magic; mortuary art; art and everyday objects, pipes, baskets etc.; effect of European contact on native arts and crafts; list of artists, clans and linguistic groups, tribes. xii, 123 pages : illustrations (some color), folded map ; Includes bibliographical references and index.
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