Name: Natural Fashion: Tribal Decoration from Africa
Author: Hans Silvester
ISBN: 9780500543580

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Natural Fashion: Tribal Decoration from Africa

Photographer
Hans Silvester
Publisher

Thames & Hudson
ISBN

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Publication Year

2008
Edition

First Edition

Hardcover (with Dust Jacket) hardcover English 167 pages 24.8 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm 1220g

Description

Natural Fashion: Tribal Decoration from Africa presents a photographic exploration of traditional body adornment practices among African tribal communities. The images focus on the intricate and varied forms of decoration, including body painting, scarification, and ornamental wear, emphasizing natural materials and cultural symbolism.

Hans Silvester’s photography in this 2008 publication captures the texture, patterns, and colors of these decorations with a respectful and detailed eye. The book offers insight into how these adornments function as expressions of identity, status, and spirituality within the communities portrayed.

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