African Painted Houses
| Author | : Gary Van Wyk |
| Publisher | : Abrams |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 1998-03-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015043822652 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis African Painted Houses by : Gary Van Wyk
Download or read book African Painted Houses written by Gary Van Wyk and published by Abrams. This book was released on 1998-03-30 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the early history of the Basotho people of Lesotho in the high veldt of southern Africa and describes their ceremonies that persist in the modern world. Focuses on male and female initiation rituals, the practices of female diviners and healers, and the sacred landscape that the people revere, as well as their colorful painted houses, which are a form of prayer. Includes many color photos. Oversize: 9x10.5". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
