African Masks  -  Iris Hahner-Herzog, Maria Keckési and László Vajda

From the Barbier-Mueller Collection, Geneva

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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...
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1998 Uitgever: Prestel 287 paginas Taal: Engels ISBN-10: 3791318063 ISBN-13: 9783791318066