Kongo graphic writing and other narratives of the sign
Martinez-Ruiz, Barbaro.
Kongo graphic writing and other narratives of the sign [electronic resource] / Bárbaro Martínez-Ruiz. - Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2013. - 1 online resource (248 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The Atlantic passage: the spread of Kongo belief in Africa and to the Americas -- The process of meaning-making: the Kongo universe -- Kongo cosmogony: Nza Kongo -- Kongo cosmogony: Nza Cuba -- Afro-Atlantic graphic writing: bidimbu, bisinsu and firmas -- Kongo graphic writing systems: overview of character and origin -- Ancient memory: rupestrian art in Central Africa -- The almighty Dikenga -- Manual of rupestrian signs -- Writing to preserve: bidimbu and bisinsu -- Writing to remember: firmas -- Beyond the scripture - physical forms of graphic writing -- Minkisi and prendas: writing through objects -- Mambos and music: writing out loud -- Conclusion.
9781439908181
Kongo (African people)--Religion.
Kongo (African people)--History.
Symbolism in communication--Cuba.
Symbolism in communication--Africa, Central.
Written communication--Social aspects--Cuba.
Written communication--Social aspects--Africa, Central.
Picture-writing--Cuba.
Picture-writing--Africa, Central.
Kongo language--Writing.
Electronic books.
PL8401 / .M27 2013
496.393111
Kongo graphic writing and other narratives of the sign [electronic resource] / Bárbaro Martínez-Ruiz. - Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2013. - 1 online resource (248 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The Atlantic passage: the spread of Kongo belief in Africa and to the Americas -- The process of meaning-making: the Kongo universe -- Kongo cosmogony: Nza Kongo -- Kongo cosmogony: Nza Cuba -- Afro-Atlantic graphic writing: bidimbu, bisinsu and firmas -- Kongo graphic writing systems: overview of character and origin -- Ancient memory: rupestrian art in Central Africa -- The almighty Dikenga -- Manual of rupestrian signs -- Writing to preserve: bidimbu and bisinsu -- Writing to remember: firmas -- Beyond the scripture - physical forms of graphic writing -- Minkisi and prendas: writing through objects -- Mambos and music: writing out loud -- Conclusion.
9781439908181
Kongo (African people)--Religion.
Kongo (African people)--History.
Symbolism in communication--Cuba.
Symbolism in communication--Africa, Central.
Written communication--Social aspects--Cuba.
Written communication--Social aspects--Africa, Central.
Picture-writing--Cuba.
Picture-writing--Africa, Central.
Kongo language--Writing.
Electronic books.
PL8401 / .M27 2013
496.393111