This abundantly illustrated anthology brings together 16 essays by scholars, artists, and ritual experts who examine the sacred arts of Haitian Vodou from multiple perspectives. Among the many topics covered are the 10 major Vodou divinities, the paintings of Hector Hyppolite, the multimedia pieces of Pierrot Barra, sequined bottles and sequined flags, and the work of the Brooklyn Priestess Mama Lola.
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This abundantly illustrated anthology brings together 16 essays by scholars, artists, and ritual experts who examine the sacred arts of Haitian Vodou from multiple perspectives. Among the many topics covered are the 10 major Vodou divinities, the paintings of Hector Hyppolite, the multimedia pieces of Pierrot Barra, sequined bottles and sequined flags, and the work of the Brooklyn Priestess Mama Lola.
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Add this copy of Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou to cart. $113.46, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Univ of California Museum of.
Add this copy of Sacred Arts Haitian Vodou to cart. $129.00, like new condition, Sold by Reme Art Enterprises rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lauderhill, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by University of Washington Press.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 446 p. Audience: General/trade. This abundantly illustrated anthology brings together sixteen essays by artists, scholars and ritual experts who examine the sacred arts of Haitian Vodou from multiple perspectives. Among the many topics covered are the ten major Vodou divinities: Vodou's roots in the Fon and Kongo kingdoms of Africa and its transformation in the experiences of slavery, and the encounter with European spiritual systems; Vodou praxis, including its bodily and communal disciplines, the cult of St. James Major (Ogou), and the cult of twins. In the final section, essays by Elizabeth McAlister, Patrick Polk, Tina Girouard, and Randall Morris look at Vodou arts and artists, Oleyant, and the legacy of ironworker Georges Liautaud. The Envoi, by Donald J. Cosentino, is devoted to the Gedes, spirits of death and regeneration
Add this copy of Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou to cart. $202.50, very good condition, Sold by Archer's Used & Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kent, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by UCLA Fowler Museum.
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Near Fine Condition. Slightly bumped. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Haiti; Haiti; Religion. ISBN: 0930741471. ISBN/EAN: 9780930741471. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 24130.
