The Sacred State of the Akan. By Eva L. R. Meyerowitz. Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square, London. 1951. 222 pp with 101 photos in rear, 10" x 6.5".
In poor condition. As is. Grey cloth boards exhibit wear - scuffed edges & bumped corners. Gilt lettering bright on spine. Smoke/fire damage present - head of spine & fore/top-edge of text-block impacted the most. Some leaves at fore-edge stuck together. Marginalia present within text. Please refer to photos.
Eva Lewin Richter Meyerowitz (1899 - 1994) was an Anthropologist and Photographer, and she was appointed Queen Mother of Ghana in 1950. This scarce piece includes a number of stunning photographs and illustrations throughout the text, as it discusses the State and culture of Akan. This would be an excellent find for anyone interested in the History and Culture of the Akan people, as told in the mid 20th century.
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