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African Dream Machines: Style, Identity and Meaning of African Headrests by Anit

Description: African Dream Machines by Anitra Nettleton Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description African headrests have been moved out of the category of functional objects and into the more rarefied category of art objects. Styles in African headrests are usually defined in terms of western art and archaeological discourses, but this book interrogates these definitions of style through a case study of headrests of the Tellem of Mali. Publisher Description African headrests have been moved out of the category of functional objects and into the more rarefied category of art objects. Styles in African headrests are usually defined in terms of western art and archaeological discourses, but this book interrogates these definitions of style through a case study of headrests of the Tellem of Mali.""African Dream Machines"" questions the assumed one-to-one relationship between formal styles and ethnic identities or classifications.The notion of authenticity as a fixed value in relation to African art is de-stabilised, while historical factors are used to demonstrate that authenticity, in the form sought by collectors of antique African art, is largely a construct, which has no basis in historical reality.The final chapter seeks to understand the significance of African headrests in relation to a number of different perspectives: the western fascination with the headrest as a synecdoche for ""otherness""; their iconography in terms of subject matter (human and animal figures); and the ways in which headrests are used as support to the head of a sleeping person.Each of the many headrests discussed is illustrated in a drawing by the author. Author Biography Anitra Nettelton is a Professor in the Wits School of Arts, Johannesburg. This manuscript was awarded the University Research Committee Publication Award in 2006. Details ISBN 1868144585 ISBN-13 9781868144587 Title African Dream Machines Author Anitra Nettleton Format Paperback Year 2007 Pages 487 Publisher Wits University Press GE_Item_ID:140664772; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9781868144587

Book Title: African Dream Machines

Number of Pages: 487 Pages

Publication Name: African Dream Machines : Style, Identity and Meaning of African Headrests

Language: English

Publisher: Wit's University Press

Publication Year: 2007

Subject: Carving, Regional, Anthropology / General, History / General

Item Height: 0.6 in

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 23.5 Oz

Author: Anitra Nettleton

Subject Area: Art, Architecture, Social Science, Crafts & Hobbies

Item Length: 9.8 in

Item Width: 5.9 in

Format: Trade Paperback

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