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AFRICAN MASKS
FROM THE BARBIER-MUELLER COLLECTION |
| By: |
Iris Hahner-Herzog, Maria Keckesi, Lazlo Vadja |
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Paperback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
3791338072 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783791338071 |
| Publisher: |
PRESTEL |
| Pub. date: |
16 January, 2007 |
| Series: |
Art Flexi Series |
| Pages: |
248 |
| Description: |
Includes one hundred colour plates accompanied by descriptions, as well as black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular ceremonies. This work contains an introductory text that describes how the masks are made, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the practice of masquerading. |
| Synopsis: |
The book includes one hundred colour plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular ceremonies. An introductory text by renowned scholars describes how the masks are made, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading. A unique contribution to the literature on African art, this book is also a wonderful introduction to countless fascinating, age-old spiritual traditions still practised today. |
| Illustrations: |
230 ills., 100 in colour |
| Publication: |
Germany |
| Imprint: |
Prestel |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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