Description: Offering 2010 paperback edition of AFRICAN MASKS: THE BARBIER-MUELLER COLLECTION by IRIS HAHNER-HERZOG, MARIA KECSKESI, and LAZLO VAJDA. Hahner-Herzog is an ethnologist and author of numerous books on African art; Kecskési is former director of the African collection at the Staatliches Museum Für Völkerkunde in Munich, Germany; and Vajda is Professor Emeritus for Ethnology at the University of Munich.This volume measures approximately 9 5/8" X 8" X 1" and weighs almost 2.5 lbs. It includes 100 COLOR 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 practiced today. This would make a wonderful addition to your collection, or a fine gift to the art student in your life! CONDITION: Paper cover is clean with sharp corners and minor shelf wear; binding is tight; pages re clean and bright, and colors are bold - see scans. SHIPPING: This 2.5 lb volume will ship domestically to the Lower 48 with tracking and insurance for $7.85.
Price: 19 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Shipping Cost: 7.85 USD
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Book Title: African Masks : from the Barbier-Mueller Collection, Geneva
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Item Length: 12.2 in
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Publication Year: 2010
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Author: Iris Hahner-Herzog, Maria Kecskesi, Laszlo Vajda
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Features: Illustrated
Genre: Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Topic: AFRICAN MASKS
Item Width: 9.5 in
Item Weight: 2.5 LB
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
