Product Description

"... an exceptionally rich source for all those interested in symbolic, religious or social studies." -- Tribus

"... an excellent book... fascinating to read." -- Research in African Literatures

"... a volume that establishes the standards by which future works on the masked festivals of the Yoruba and other Sub-Saharan African peoples will be judged." -- African Arts

"... the most sophisticated art historical analysis of a single African aesthetic tradition." -- Tribal Arts Review

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #561151 in Books
• Published on: 1990-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 322 pages

Customer Reviews

Worth reading for student & practitioners of Yoruba religion
This is a fairly good book on the subject of Yoruba masks and drumming. Contains good pictures of masks (Gelede) and is very informative with regards to ceremonies performed at the Gelede.

Is recommended reading for any of the followers of the Yoruba religion and to students as well.

I would have liked to have seen a more in depth review of the ceremonies and religious aspects of the Gelede, therefore I have not rated it a 5 Star.

Nonetheless, I would still read it all over again !

A very good book
I do recommend this nice book to all those engaged in the practice of the Yoruba cult. The author gives a good persp- ective of what is behind the cerimony. Mo juba Iyami Osoronga!

Indespensable
Quite frankly I think every student of Yoruba culture should own this book. While Gelede is the central object of study, the books touches on multiple aspects Yoruba and Orisa spirituality. The amount of information is so overwhelming that you will literally have to read it over and over again.