Himba: Nomads of Namibia - Softcover
Author Margaret Jacobsohn spent two years among Himba communities, working towards a doctorate in ethno-archaeology and is well equipped to tell their unique story. Jacobsohn's text combines spellbinding stories and real events, documenting a resilient group of people confronted by drought and war. The Himba are semi-nomadic pastoralists who live in Kaokoland in the remote north-western corner of Namibia. Their world is harsh, dry and starkly beautiful, sandwiched between the Namib Deserts forbidding Skeleton Coast and the former conflicts between South Africa and SWAPO. Today these people are under threat as never before. In the early 1980s the worst drought in living memory killed more than 130 000 head of cattle in Kaokoland, two thirds of the stock. Now a 350-km dam is planned, to be located on the Namibian-Angolan border's Kunene River. If plans go ahead, the dam will flood ancestral Himba graves and impact seriously on Himba's socio-economy.
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- PublisherStruik Publishers (Pty) Ltd
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 1868721302
- ISBN 13 9781868721306
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages144
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent, small bend to some of the pages on the bottom and top fore-edge corner. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'Author Margaret Jacobsohn spend two years among Himba communities, working towards a doctorate in ethno-archaeology. Her text combines spellbinding stories and real events, documenting a resilient group of people confronted by drought and war. Including inspiring images and stunning photography from Peter and Beverly Pickford behind many of these images lies a myth or tale explained in detail by the author.' 144 pages. 9.5 x 11.75 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 052739
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Book Description Condition: Used; Very Good. Struik Publishers, Broché, 1988 Légères traces d'usage, intérieur très bon état. Envoi rapide sous emballage protecteur. Fast shipping in protective packaging. Seller Inventory # ART1-1336-HI
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