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Ndebele: The Art of an African Tribe

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I saw this book at the home of an artist friend once. These portraits of East African women and their exquisitely painted homes are rare gems indeed. What I also appreciate about this work is that photographer Margaret Courtney-Clarke lavishes such attention and respect to the other cultural aspects of these beautiful people that she could be labeled a sociologist as well.

The publisher, Rizzoli, sows an appropriately generous amount of quality into this book; even the paper is noticeably superior.

My only question is, when will this magnificent work be made available again? I've had it on order at several stores for well over a year now!

I love this book. The pictures are beautiful and the text is very interesting. I is also great to tie in to teaching geometry for flips, slids, turns, etc. My class made their own art for our geometry unit. It filled a wall, they loved it, and learned more then they would have otherwise.

This thick coffee table sized hardback book is worth every penny ! It has great photographs of the VERY colorful houses that the tribe in South Africa decorates with their traditional and creative geometric motifs and patterns. I would love to travel there just to see their homes in person and to converse with the artists, most of whom are women and most of whom do not consider themselves to be artists.

This book is showcasing the amazing and breathtaking intricate art work the Ndebele women paint on the exterior of their homes. Each woman creates her own designs, personalizing her home. The book was well done, colors are brilliant, pleasing to read and admire over and over. It also shows the women in their tribal clothing and beaded accessories.