Peoples of the South: A Visual Celebration of South Africa’s Indigenous Cultures – by De La Harpe

Description

Condition: Very Good. Both book and dust jacket in good condition. Small tear on dj (1cm) Glossy paper through out.

Coffee table book.

84 Pages, Hardback

22.5x29x1cm

This is a celebration of the rich diversity of the South African peoples, and the various traditions, beliefs and customs that have contributed to the making of this multicultural nation.

In this extraordinary portfolio, author Sue Derwent and photographers Roger and Pat de Ia Harpe explore the many faces and cultures that make up this remarkable landscape.

From the Sotho and Nguni to the Shangaan-Tsonga and Venda, many of these ancient cultures and lifestyles are still maintained and nurtured according to the conventions established by their ancestors over the centuries. The complexity of language, the timelessness of ritual, and the inherent skill reflected in indigenous craft are all integral to traditional African culture, and the inspirational images captured here honour the ancient traditions — among them arts and crafts, spiritual belief and customs — of their ancestors and the rich tapestry that remains their legacy.

About Authors:

Roger and Pat de la Harpe’s careers in photography and writing have spanned some 28 years, starting when Roger was appointed as the photographer for Natal Parks Board (now Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife) in 1986. He held this post for 16 years before leaving to freelance in the wildlife, travel and tourism sectors. Pat has a degree in social sciences from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and followed a career in commerce and local government before joining Roger on his many trips and commissions in Africa.

They are not new to book publishing having written and/or photographed some 26 books between them, the latest ones being In search of the African Wild Dog and In Search of the African lion. In addition their work has appeared in many local and international publications, most notably Getaway Magazine, Africa Geographic, German GEO and BBC Wildlife. They also undertake commissioned shoots in the tourism industry.