Kongo Graphic Writing and Other Narratives of the Sign

Bárbaro Martínez-Ruiz author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Temple University Press,U.S.

Published:22nd Feb '13

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This comprehensive book traces the history and development of visual traditions in the Kongo religions of Africa and Cuba (where it is known as Palo Monte).

"In-depth description and interpretation of some complex examples nicely illustrate the processes of continuity and transculturation, especially in occult realms of behavior... Summing Up: Recommended."--Choice, August 2013

ISBN: 9781439908167

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 25mm

Weight: 767g

240 pages