Ross Mariama (19 results)

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Condition: New. In English. Ross, Mariama (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 38 pages. 11.02x8.50x0.10 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - What if animals, especially lizards could talk and express emotions What if they worried about having a safe, happy home just like humans do The Lizards' Tale is a whimsical account written by an African American who has lived in West Africa for many years. It takes place on a sunny day in Ghana, when the Oppong lizard family met the Asare lizard family on the road. The Oppongs had just moved out of their former home in Auntie Mariama's house and had set off in search of a new place to live. They told the Asares a hair-raising tale of what life for a lizard was like in that woman's house. It was terrible! They could not live there a minute longer! The Asares were on their way to live in that same house and were shocked to hear the Oppongs' tale of woe. Oh dear! Will the Asares choose to go to Auntie Mariama's house as they had planned Mariama Ross wrote and illustrated The Lizards' Tale. It is a whimsical tale, which, like all her stories, was inspired by real events from her many years living in Ghana and other African countries. An artist and career educator, she creates books to teach children about Africa, while sharing her love affair with this under-treated part or our world.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware. Ross, Mariama (illustrator).

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Ross, Mariama (illustrator).

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rilegatura. Condition: Good. I ed. Testo in inglese. This books is published in conjunction with an exhibition organized and presented by the Museum for African Art, New York (New York-USA) from 9 February to 28 May 2000. The exxhibition will travel to The Apex Museum, Atlanta (Georgia-USA); Iris & R. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts, Stanford University (California-USA); Charles H. Wright Museum of African History, Detroit (Michigan-USA); and California African-American Museum, Los Angeles (California-USA). IV / 200/ cart./ sovraccoperta patinata con grafica in blu/giallo/b/n ed illustrata ai piatti a colori, in b/n e con un'immagine virrata in blu (front cover: Fulani woman, French Guinea, early 20th century; Crest mask. Zombo, Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo; Crest mask. Cross River, Calabar area, Nigeria; Barber shop sign. Ghana, detail - back cover: Hairstyle of adult women. Kwaluudhi and Ngndjera of the Wambo Group, Namibia, 1940s: Child in Burkina Faso, 1999; Barbershop, Ghana. Ernie Wolfe. Cover design: Linda Florio Design)/ sovraccoperta in nylon trasparente. Illustrazioni in b/n e a colori nel testo e f.t. Sguardie in cartoncino verde. Stato buono-ottimo. Contents: Preface; Elsie McCabe and Anne Stark - Acknowledgements; Rooy Sieber and Frank Herreman - Prelude: Hairdressing - Prologue; Roy Sieber - History; Roy Sieber - Hair in African Art and Culture; Niangii Batulukusi - Interlude I: Status or Identity: Spiritual or Secular - Sculptural Modes of Representing Coiffures; Frank Herreman - Interlude II: Wigs, Hats and Beards - Women's Hair and Sowei Masks in Southern Sierra Leone and Western Liberia; William Siegmann - Coiffures of the Dan and Wè of Ivory Coast in 1838-39; Elze Bruyninx - Interlude III: Children and Dolls - A Note on Hair and Mourning, Especially in Ghana; Roy Sieber - Orilonse. The Hermeneutics of the Head and Hairstyles among the Yoruba; Babatunde Lawal - Hairstyles among the Margi; James H. Vaughan - mangbetu Hairstyles and the Art of Seduction: "Lipombo"; Els De Palmenaer - Interlude IV: Tools and Ornaments - Hair Matters in South Central Africa; Manuel Jordán - Cross Dressing for the Spirits in Shamba Ughanga; Barbara Thompsoon - A Note of Gender Reversal; Roy Sieber - Headrests and Hair Ornaments: Signifying more than Status; Karel Nel - Interlude V: Neck rests - Rasta Hair, US and Ghana: a Personal Note; Mariama Ross - Interlude VI: Contemporary Africa - What is Really Happening Here? Black Hair among African Americans and in American Culture; Kennel Jackson - Bibliography - Biographies of the essayists. Book. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Neecie lived in the United States with her brother, Mo, and their divorced parents. She was a happy girl who did well in school, had many friends and not a care in the world, EXCEPT Neecie had a secret fear. She was afraid of heights. Very, very, very afraid.It was not a problem most of the time because she simply avoided high places and activities. But on a trip to Ghana to visit her Grandmother, Neecie had to face her fear in the most terrifying experience she had ever had! She learns an important lesson about conquering anxiety through mindfulness and compassion. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Ross, Mariama (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This a whimsical tale written by an African American living in West Africa. It takes place on a sunny day in Ghana, when the Oppong lizard family met the Asare lizard family on the road. The Oppongs had just moved out of their former home in Auntie Mariama's house and had set off in search of a new place to live. They told the Asares a hair-raising tale of what life for a lizard was like in that woman's house. It was terrible! They could not live there a minute longer! The Asares were on their way to live in that same house and were shocked to hear the Oppongs' tale of woe. Oh dear! Will the Asares choose to go to Auntie Mariama's house as they had planned? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Neecie is having another adventure in Ghana. This time it is in the busy Kumasi Central Market, the largest open market in West Africa. She is such an inquisitive girl, always looking around her to learn about new things. But her excitement to see everything sometimes gets her into trouble. See for yourself what happens when Neecie forgets Gran's instructions and lets her curiosity get the better of her! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…