“Beads, Body and Soul: Art and Light in the Yoruba Universe” by H. J. Drewal and J. Mason with a contribution by P. Shukla.

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This paperback book donation of “Beads, Body and Soul: Art and Light in the Yoruba Universe’ was written by Henry John Drewal and John Mason with a contribution by Pravina Shukla.

About the book:

The sights and sounds of the Yor b· cosmos are made manifest through the pervasive use of beads. This spectacular book represents a collaboration between art historian Henry John Drewal and Yor b· priest John Mason. From the forests of Africa a thousand years ago to the bustling cities of New York, Havana, and Salvador, today, Yor b· religion has used beads to convey the artistic spirit and deep connection to the other world that its practitioners feel. This beautifully illustrated volume traces the history of the beads, their use, and Yor b· aesthetics and artistry.

This book sells used online starting at about $125.00.

ISBN 10: 0930741633 / ISBN 13: 9780930741631

Published by UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, Los Angeles, CA, 1997