African painted houses
Gary Van Wyk
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African painted houses
by Gary Van Wyk
Published
1998
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Pages
168
ISBN-10
0810919907
Description
Traditionally, Basotho women grow the crops that sustain the family while the men tend the cattle that are their wealth. Like many peoples around the world who live off the land, the Basotho seek the protection and intervention of their ancestors with the forces of nature to insure adequate rainfall, plentiful sunshine, and a peaceful environment. Uniquely, these "prayers" are regularly expressed as inscribed and painted designs on the broad, flat walls of their one-story houses. In recent times the lives of Basotho families have changed considerably, but the women still tend the homesteads and paint their houses freshly every year, for rain washes away the designs over time. In this book van Wyk explores the early history of the people - the story of the remarkable king, Moshoeshoe, who united them and kept them independent - and the ceremonies that persist even in the modern world. He describes and illustrates with his color photographs male and female diviners and healers, and the sacred landscape that the people revere. Best of all, excellent photographs of the houses and the painters illustrate the fascinating text.
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How many pages are in African painted houses?
This edition of African painted houses has approximately 168 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read African painted houses?
For most readers, African painted houses typically takes between 3h 30m and 2h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of African painted houses?
The estimated word count for African painted houses is approximately 42,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of African painted houses?
African painted houses was written by Gary Van Wyk.
When was African painted houses published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.