A Host of Devils provides an in-depth account of the background, origin and development of a unique contemporary artistic movement which first emerged during colonial times among the Makonde people who mainly inhabit the Mueda plateau in Cabo Delgado region, Mozambique. Against this background account, which includes detailed analysis of aspects of traditional Makonde visual and performative culture, the book presents a cultural and contextual analysis of the spirit figure sculptures which constitute a major formal type within the movement. The creation of such works is shown to connect with...