Rare and/or out of print Southern African Tribal Art Books

 

Barbara Tyrrell   Her African Quest       Barbara Tyrrell  - Her African Quest     In ‘Her African Quest’, Barbara Tyrrell shares with us journeys though southern Africa in search of the traditional dress of many different ethnic peoples inhabiting this region.   Her flowing, lyrical and often philosophical style of writing takes the reader from Natal to the Eastern Cape and as far as Namibia and Zambia. Although drawing and painting traditional dress was her purpose, it was inevitable that she would learn of the remarkable customs, traditions and spiritual beliefs of the tribal people she met. These she learnt to respect and honor; custom and traditions more all-encompassing than people not familiar with them could possibly comprehend.       Barbara Tyrrell and Duggan-Cronin / Circa 1940's   She looks at the effect of traditional values and customs of the different tribes on their lives then and their inevitable erosion in the evolving society of the Rainbow people of today. In relating her in-depth experiences of a long quest in search of the unique and intricately patterned costumes and traditions of the great variety of ethnic people of southern Africa, this important and timely book shares with us the historical background of many of the different peoples populating this land, which can only lead to better understanding, respect and communication between all.     Barbara Tyrrell - South African Artist / Author   A selection of her fine pencil line drawings are included in the book.     Price: $30.00 plus postage.     Follow these links to other Barbara Tyrrell books on offer...   Native Life in South Africa Tribal Peoples of Southern Africa Suspicion is My Name Follow this link to view other Southern African tribal art books on offer.