"An historical and ethnographic examination of the rise and fall of different art worlds, genres and identities under colonial, national, and neoliberal regimes" -- pg. viii of cover.

"This is an authorized facsimile, made from the microfilm master copy of the original dissertation or master thesis published by UMI" -- p. 5 of cover.

Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Four life stories -- The invention of art at Achimota College -- High art in Accra -- The carving out of Carvers' Lane -- Rastaworld -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Bibliography.