{"product_id":"the-artfulness-of-death-in-africa","title":"The Artfulness of Death in Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf weddings are the most lavish events in many parts of the world, in Sub-Saharan Africa, by contrast, it is funerals. Funeral celebrations can be flamboyant occasions, particularly those honoring prominent people. Artworks of many kinds are created to commemorate the dead from mortuary sculptures and extravagant coffins to elaborate headstones, memorials, monuments, and cenotaphs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a unique survey of the artful nature of funerals in Africa. Drawing on a wide range of historical, anthropological, archaeological, art historical, and literary sources, John Mack charts the full range of African funereal art, highlighting examples from across the continent and from ancient times to today. Featuring abundant illustrations—some of which have never been published before—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Artfulness of Death in Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is essential reading for those interested in African art, culture, society, and history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Mack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45465077711024,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/61QStOIVt4L._SL1243.jpg?v=1784302563","url":"https:\/\/www.umojabooks.com\/products\/the-artfulness-of-death-in-africa","provider":"Umoja House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}