Author: Herbert M. Cole, Ron van Dorn
Title: Akua ba Asante. akua'mma
Description: Akuaron, 2021 Hardcover 303 pages with full color photo's. ISBN 9789090350288. ¶ This book is pruduced in a limited edition of 500 copies This book contains three important parts plus an addenda. First, an overview by Herbert M. Cole, is followed by chapters revealing the basic backgrounds to understanding the role of akua'mma in the Asante society; like the complex family bonds, their religion and the organisation of the state. Information is provided about the wood and paint used. The history of the akua-mma is followed by some personal opinions about authenticity, and the way to relate to damaged akua'mma. This general part is completed with the relevance of symbols, in which the opposite opinions of both authors are clearly expressed. A second part displays, in photographs, all detailed aspects to be seen on these sculptures. An afterword by Herbert M. Cole finalises this part.

Keywords: Schilderkunst schilder Beaux Arts Sciences antique antiek deco beeldhouwkunst beelden sculpturen poppen 'mma houtsculptuur vruchtbaarheidssymbool Ashanti Geografische termen West Afrika Toegepaste kunst. Kunstambachten & Architecture schilderen Kunst Foto


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