Daughters of Seclusion: The Revelation of the Ibibio

Daughters of Seclusion: The Revelation of the Ibibio «Fattened Bride» as the Icon of Beauty and Power (Black Studies and Critical Thinking)
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This groundbreaking book analyzes the extent to which feminine ideals of beauty, power, and spirituality in southern Nigeria translate into unique demonstrations of corporeality, extravagance, transfiguration, and wellness. Considering a culture of ceremonial seclusion, fatness, decoration, and identity construction as it is revealed through mbopo, a mysterious ritual practiced in Ibibioland, Nigeria, this work seeks to isolate a visual aesthetic that is specific to Ibibio and Cross River cultures. Through the analysis of regional aesthetic forms, Daughters of Seclusion addresses the connections between mbopo ritual and larger conceptions of aesthetics, artistry, and literacy in Ibibio provinces. Its cross-disciplinary analysis fuses West African womenâ€™s studies and art history to discuss nuances in modes of female representation and conceptualization in Ibibio art and life.
Country USA
Brand Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
Manufacturer Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781433115318
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
Manufacturer	Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781433115318
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Daughters of Seclusion: The Revelation of the Ibibio «Fattened Bride» as the Icon of Beauty and Power (Black Studies and Critical Thinking)