written by Yvonne Ayo; photographed by Ray Moller & Geoff Dann.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
London ; New York
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Dorling Kindersley
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2000
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
63 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Eyewitness books.
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes index.; On cover: "Discover the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the peoples of this vast and ancient continent."
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
A land of contrasts --; A place to live --; Great civilizations --; Building a house --; Home life --; Life in the compound --; Finding food --; Pattern and color --; Sports and entertainment --; Female dress --; Male attire --; Self-adornment --; Rulers and leaders --; Religion and beliefs --; Myth and magic --; Medicine and healing --; A way of death --; Nations at war --; Into battle --; Weapons and armor --; Barter and exchange --; A slave's journey --; Crafts and skills --; The lost-wax process --; Gold of the Asante --; Masks and masquerade --; Musical instruments --; Masquerade performed.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Describes the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the African peoples.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Africa -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Africa -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
Africa.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
DT22
Book number
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W758
2000
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
written by Yvonne Ayo; photographed by Ray Moller & Geoff Dann.