Table of Contents

Preface. 1. The Makonde 2. Cosmology and the Body 3. Carvers and Patrons 4. Apprenticeship 5. Spirits, Affliction and Expression 6. The Role and Position of the Sculptor 7. Realms of Mastery and Subjugation, Instruments of Mediation and Passage 8. Conclusion: the Creative Project. Glossaries. Bibliography.

About the Author

Zachary Kingdon is the Curator of African Collections at the Liverpool Museum and conducted research among Makonde sculptors in Tanzania between 1990 and 1992.

Reviews

'An attractive and intersting book.'

'This is a book that should be in every library devoted to African art.' - T.O.Beidelman, Anthropos

'This is a book that should be in every library devoted to African art.' - T.O.Beidelman, Anthropos