Òwe | Yoruba in Proverbs
Kila, A. A. [Foreword by Fidel de Silva]
(Book #ID 97741)
Published by Akada Press, 24 Millmead Road, London First Edition 2003. 2003.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 4½''. The Yoruba people of West Africa have a history of cultural triumph and human tragedy that makes them undoubtedly one of the most fascinating subjects of study in Africa. Yoruba descendants and their traditions are today present not only in West African countries such as Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra-Leone, Togo and Benin, but also in Brazil, Cuba, cities of the Eastern United States, the UK and Ireland. In this book A.A. Kila discusses a broad collection of Yoruba proverbs to give us a unique insight into their complex and impressive culture. An original and intelligent introduction to Yoruba culture and beliefs. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954546504
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