Kongo Graphic Writing and Other Narratives of the Sign by Barbaro Martinez-Ruiz (2013, Hardcover)

Temple University Press

1439908168

9781439908167

117218279

Kongo Graphic Writing and Other Narratives of the Sign

Barbaro Martinez-Ruiz

Hardcover

English

Caribbean & Latin American, Children's Studies, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Ethnic & Tribal, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, African

2013

Art, Religion, History, Social Science

240 Pages

10in

1in

7in

23.5 Oz

F870.L27s53 2012

"In-depth description and interpretation of some complex examples nicely illustrate the processes of continuity and transculturation, especially in occult realms of behavior.... Summing Up: Recommended."-- Choice , August 2013

Acknowledgments 1 Introduction Existing LIterature Methodology 2 The Atlantic Passage: The Spread of Kongo Belief in Africa and to the Americas 3 The Process of Meaning Making: The Kongo Universe Kongo Cosmogony: Nza Kôngo Kongo Cosmogony: Nza Cuba 4 Afro-Atlantic Graphic Writing: Bidimbu, Bisinsu, and Firmas Kongo Graphic Writing Systems: Overview of Character and Origins Ancient Memory: Rupestrian Art in Central Africa Writing to Preserve: Bidimbu and Bisinsu Writing to Remember: Firmas 5 Beyond the Scripture: Physical Forms of Graphic Writing Minkisi and Prendas: Written Objects Mambo: Writing Out Loud 6 Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

2013

2012-025888

496.393111

23

Yes