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Grade 4-7?This craft book is neatly laid out, beautifully organized, informative, and has easy-to-follow directions. Each chapter focuses on one craft technique and includes a project from a specific African region. Vivid maps of each region show its climate and the culture of its people. Helpful pronunciation guides are included in the text. Bright, full-color photographs accompany descriptions of technique. Clear diagrams demonstrate how to make reproductions of the crafts with readily available materials. The author even suggests alternative supplies where appropriate. Each chapter ends with suggestions for other projects using these newly acquired skills. The index is extensive. A welcome addition that complements Janet and Alex D'Amato's African Crafts You Can Make (Messner, 1969; o.p.) and Judith H. Corwin's African Crafts (Watts, 1990).?Lisa Von Drasek, Brooklyn Public Library
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Gr. 2^-5. Beginning with a brief discussion of what crafts are, this well-written, practical volume in the new Culture Crafts series gives us samples of craft projects from the many corners of the African continent. Although some projects are merely representational--such as the Tutsi basket weaving--others, such as Senufo mud painting, can produce authentic-looking results. All the projects include step-by-step instructions with good full-color photographs and two-color illustrations. These projects are doable and offer insights into fascinating cultures. Denia Hester
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