A landmark survey exploring the artistic and intellectual traditions of the Yoruba people from approximately 1000 AD to the present. This comprehensive volume examines sculpture, textiles, beadwork, and other art forms alongside philosophical and religious concepts that have shaped Yoruba civilization. Features historical context, cultural analysis, and insights into how Yoruba aesthetics and thought systems have influenced both continental African and diasporic cultures. An essential resource for collectors, art historians, and anyone studying West African cultural heritage and its enduring global impact.
Hardback
256 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.
A landmark survey exploring the artistic and intellectual traditions of the Yoruba people from approximately 1000 AD to the present. This comprehensive volume examines sculpture, textiles, beadwork, and other art forms alongside philosophical and religious concepts that have shaped Yoruba civilization. Features historical context, cultural analysis, and insights into how Yoruba aesthetics and thought systems have influenced both continental African and diasporic cultures. An essential resource for collectors, art historians, and anyone studying West African cultural heritage and its enduring global impact.
Hardback
256 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.