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

 

red blanket valley         JOAN A. BROSTER   red blanket valley   This long out of print book is an eye-witness account of life on an isolated trading station in the Transkei, where for 14 years Joan Broster lived with her husband. Portraits of tribally dressed people are found through out.     Joan Broster details many aspects of the daily life and customs with regards to tribal rites, rituals, ancestral spirits and various ceremonies. Special emphasis is placed on beadwork.   The 199 page book incluses19 color and 22 black photographs. The book includes a tribal map of the of the former Transkei with place names. Mention is made of the Amaqwathi, Baca, Basuto, Bomvana, Fingo, Gcaleka, Hlangwini, Hlubi, Pondo, Pondomise, Tembu and the Xesibe. A number of pages are devoted to her beadwork collection which include beaded love letters, chokers and medicine bottles.   Price: $50.00 plus postage.               Follow this link to view other Southern African tribal art books on offer.      *