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The Continuum Encyclopedia of Native Art: Worldview, Symbolism and Culture in Africa, Oceania and Native North America

2001; UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center; Volume: 34; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2307/3337802

1937-2108

Teri L. Sowell, Hope B. Werness,

Cultural Industries and Urban Development

Include: 500 line drawings, 20 maps, 8 full-colour plates Supernatural Beings (e.g., Ogun, Olokun, Orisanla, Obalufon, Obatala, Orunmila-all Yoruba, Nigeria) The Natural World: flora, fauna, weather, night/day, cycles of nature, geographical features, stars and planets The Human World: architecture, artefacts, body art, costume, rituals and ceremonies, social hierarchies, gender issues and sexuality. Concepts and Ideas: continuity, cosmology, cycles of life, dreams/ visions, journey/ quest, power, taboo, time. Materials and Techniques: pottery, metals, weaving and basketwork, wood.