Cattle poetics : how aesthetics shapes politics in Mursiland, Ethiopia /: how aesthetics shapes politics in Mursiland, Ethiopia. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jean-Baptiste Eczet.
• Authors: Eczet, Jean-Baptiste
• Contents: List of Figures Foreword: The Politics of Beauty; Philippe Descola Introduction: Forgotten Aesthetics Chapter 1. Poetic of the Self: Anthroponomy; Chapter 2. The Colour Complex: The Network of Names; Chapter 3. The Time of Colours and People: Poems; Chapter 4. Revealing and Removing Beings: Ephemeral Adornments; Chapter 5. Displaying a Common Heritage: Lasting Adornments; Chapter 6. Pastoral Vitality on Show: Dances; Chapter 7. Complex Cattle Love; Chapter 8. The Poet and his Age; Chapter 9. The Restoration of Good Relations: Rituals; Chapter 10. The Resolution of Problems: Politics Conclusion References; Index
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: New York : Berghahn Books
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 963.3; Murzu (African people); Cattle -- Social aspects -- Omo River Valley (Ethiopia and Kenya); Rites and ceremonies -- Omo River Valley (Ethiopia and Kenya); Omo River Valley (Ethiopia and Kenya) -- Social life and customs
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781800731691
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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