Osogbo and the Art of Heritage: Monuments, Deities, and Money
(Part of the African Expressive Cultures Series)
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Why has the home of a Yoruba river goddess become a UNESCO World Heritage site and a global attraction? Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the world visit the sacred grove of Osun, Osogbo's guardian deity, to attend her festival. Peter Probst takes readers on a riveting journey to Osogbo. He explores the history of the Osogbo School, which helped introduce one style of African modern art to the West, and investigates its intimate...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0253222958
ISBN13:9780253222954
Release Date:June 2011
Publisher:Indiana University Press
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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