The sights and sounds of the Yoruba cosmos are made manifest through the pervasive use of beads. This spectacular book represents a collaboration between art historian Henry John Drewal and Yoruba priest John Mason. From the forests of Africa a thousand years ago to the bustling cities of New York, Havana, and Salvador, today, Yoruba religion has used beads to convey the artistic spirit and deep connection to the other world that its practitioners feel. This beautifully illustrated volume traces the history of the beads, their use, and Yoruba aesthetics and artistry. .
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Henry John Drewal is professor of art history at the University of Wisconsin. John Mason has lectured widely on Yoruba art and religion.
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A Great Book from an Interesting Exhibit,
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This review is from: Beads, Body, & Soul: Art & Light in the Yoruba Universe (Paperback)
I bought this book after going to the museum exhibit which it documents. The book is full of useful information about Santeria/Orisha theology and philosophy. The pictures are beautiful. It is worth buying if you have an interest in Regla de Ocha or Yoruba religion and art.
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This book is packed with beautiful pictures and info. I loved it. especially the Ochun crown, fan, and ide, made by James Norman. All of the artist in this book should be praised for this amazing art.The exhibit was amazing too. We need more books and exhibits like this. My words can't begin to describe the beautiful orisha beadwork in this book, you really have to see it yourself.
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