A bird dance near Saturday City : Sidi Ballo and the art of West African masquerade / Patrick R. McNaughton.

Author/creator McNaughton, Patrick R.
Format Book
Publication InfoBloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxvii, 300 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Ballo, Sidi.
Mandingo (African people)--Africa, West. --Social life and customs.
Folk dancing, Mandingo--Africa, West.
Africa, West--Social life and customs.

SeriesAfrican expressive cultures
African expressive cultures. ^A560153
Contents Introduction: An explosion of art at Dogoduman -- The performance -- How to view a bird dance -- Sidi Ballo at Dogoduman -- A closer look at Sidi Ballo -- Individuals intertwined -- Sidi Ballo's aesthetic milieu -- Form reconsidered in Mande light -- A Mande aesthetic profile -- An aesthetic of affect -- Expanding the beholder's share -- An atmosphere for Sidi Ballo's bird dance -- Conclusion: Bird masquerading is alive and well.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [273]-287) and index.
LCCN 2007046931
ISBN9780253351487 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0253351480 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780253219848 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0253219841 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks DT 474.6.M36 M38 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold