Description: The African Burial Ground in New York City by Andrea E. Frohne Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description In 1991, archaeologists in lower Manhattan unearthed a stunning discovery. Buried for more than 200 years was a communal cemetery containing the remains of up to 20,000 people.At roughly 6.6 acres, the African Burial Ground is the largest and earliest known burial space of African descendants in North America. In the years that followed its discovery, citizens and activists fought tirelessly to demand respectful treatment of eighteenth—century funerary remains and sacred ancestors. After more than a decade of political battle—on local and national levels—and scientific research at Howard University, the remains were eventually reburied on the site in 2003.Capturing the varied perspectives and the emotional tenor of the time, Frohne narrates the story of the African Burial Ground and the controversies surrounding urban commemoration. She analyzes both its colonial and contemporary representations, drawing on colonial-era maps, prints, and land surveys to illuminate the forgotten and hidden visual histories of a mostly enslaved population buried in the African Burial Ground. Today, personal offerings and commemorative artworks, many of which incorporate traditional African and diasporic arts and religions, pay tribute to the ancestors and the sacred space. Tracing the history and identity of the area from a forgotten site to a contested and negotiated space, Frohne situates the burial ground within the context of late twentieth- and early twenty-first-century race relations in New York City to reveal its enduring presence as a spiritual place. Finally, she illustrates visually, spiritually, and spatially the historic and contemporary formation of a New York City African diaspora in relation to the African Burial Ground. Author Biography Andrea E. Frohne is associate professor of African art history at Ohio University, USA with a joint appointment in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and the School of Art and Design. Details ISBN 0815634013 ISBN-13 9780815634010 Title The African Burial Ground in New York City Author Andrea E. Frohne Format Hardcover Year 2015 Pages 468 Publisher Syracuse University Press GE_Item_ID:157395229; 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: 9780815634010
Book Title: The African Burial Ground in New York City
Number of Pages: 468 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: African Burial Ground in New York City : Memory, Spirituality, and Space
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Publication Year: 2015
Subject: Archaeology, Spirituality, Death & Dying, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), General, Historical, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, African American
Item Weight: 12.3 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Religion, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author: Andrea E. Frohne
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Series: New York State Ser.
Format: Hardcover
