VANISHING CULTURES OF SOUTH AFRICA. Peter Magubane

1998, first edition.  Hard cover. 168 pages. Very good condition. Tightly bound, neat and clean. Like new. Parcel over 1kg. 

In Vanishing Cultures, Magubane documents the customs and traditional beliefs of ten indigenous peoples in his homeland of South Africa. A separate chapter is devoted to each of the peoples. Blending a thoughtful description of rituals, religion, artistry, and other aspects of social life, along with an exquisite photo essay, Magubane offers a wonderful introduction to these people. His photographs range from the dramatic action of dances to the quiet dignity of individuals posing in their traditional dress. An excellent example of the best in photo journalism. 

Stunning photographs of African tribal peoples by the South African photographer Peter Magubane with a Foreword written by Nelson Mandela. CONTENTS: The Xhosa; The Zulu; The Ndebele; The Venda; The Tsonga; The Basotho; The Tswana; The Pedi; The Ntwana; The San.