ANCESTORS OF THE CONGO SQUARE
Subtitle: African Art in the New Orleans Museum of Art
Author: W. A. FAGALY
Material Type: general or thematic Work
Publisher: New Orleans Museum of Art and Scala Publishers Ltd, London, 2011. Hardcover editor cardboard, dust jacket in good condition illustrated in color, in-4, dimensions: 23.5 x 31 cm ISBN 978-1-85759-698 -4
Content: 376 p, 30 ill.. b / w, 250 ill. col., 1 cards, biblio., list of historical exhibitions
State of the work: Very good condition
Description
With magnificent examples of tribal arts, Sub-Saharan African Art Collection of the Museum of Art of New Orleans is considered one of the best of its kind in the United States. With new scholarships fifty studies of the leading experts worldwide, this elegantly designed volume is the only complete book in print that celebrates this prestigious collection, and the first to document many of his important works. Illustrated the many fascinating items include masks, statues (reliquary altar, ancestor and initiation), textiles, storage containers and utility, prestige objects, furniture, costumes and puppets. Also included are rare examples of jewelry and musical instruments in a fascinating variety of materials including wood, ivory, stone, clay, fabric, beads and various metals including gold. Providing rich information on the history and function of each part in its social context, and the full documentation from this historical volume will be indispensable for anyone interested in art and African culture.
Additional information
| Weight | 2410 g |
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| Dimensions | 23.5 × 31 cm |
