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Crowning Achievements: African Arts of Dressing the Head
Crowning Achievements African Arts of Dressing the Head
Author: Mary Jo Arnoldi, Christine Mullen Kreamer
This volume explores the cultural history and lore of African headwear - from spectacular hats for special events to informal everyday examples - and the vital role such headwear plays in reinforcing societal norms, announcing important rituals, recalling historical events, and celebrating an individual's achievements. The human head is traditio...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780930741426
ISBN-10: 0930741420
Pages: 192
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Publisher: University of California Los Angeles, Fowler
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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