( Signed copy ) The Power of Headdresses. A Cross-Cultural Study of Forms and Functions.

Language: English

Published by Brussels: Tendi, 1984

8874395515 / 9788874395514

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293 p., Ill. Handschriftliche Widmung der Co-Autorin Nelly Van den Abbeele für Dr. Hans-Joachim Koloß, dem Kurator der Afrika-Sammlung des Berliner Völkerkundemuseums. Der Schutzumschlag ist leicht berieben, ansonsten ein sehr gutes und sauberes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen. -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- I. Introduction -- Ephemeral and Permanent Headdresses -- Headdresses as Part of a Total System of Body Modifications -- The Special Significance of Headdress -- Acquisition, Ownership and Preservation of Headdresses -- Materials -- Functions and Meanings -- Utilitarian Functions -- Aesthetic Enhancement -- Ethnic Identity -- Sexual Differentiation -- Display of Wealth -- Social and Political Status -- Crisis Situations -- Festivities and Celebrations -- Other Functions -- Symbolic Messages -- II. Plates -- Africa (pls. 1-79) -- Asia (pls. 80-170) -- The Pacific (pls. 171-197) -- North and South American Indians (pls. 198-225) -- III. Reference numbers with dimensions -- IV. Bibliography -- Introduction -- Africa -- Asia -- Pacific -- North and South American Indians. ISBN 8874395515 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550 Original cloth with dust jacket.…

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Title
( Signed copy ) The Power of Headdresses. A Cross-Cultural Study of Forms and Functions.
Author
Biebuyck , Daniel P. and Nelly Van den Abbeele:
Publisher
Brussels: Tendi
Publication year
1984
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Sehr gut
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Hardcover
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English
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9788874395514
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