The Thomas Wheelock Collection is the largest private assemblage of works of Burkina Faso art in the world. Now accessible to the public for the first time, this book reveals the country's enormous artistic range. Featured here are examples of the intricate and brightly colored masks for which Burkina Faso is best known, and which are used ...
To the northern Bantu tribes, "kilengi" means joy arising through beauty. This text is a collection of photographs of art objects from throughout Africa, and includes works from well-known regions as well as new discoveries and objects that challenge conceptions of African art.
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Stokstad, Marilyn; Grayson, Marion Spears; Addiss, Stephen; Li, Chu-Tsing; Rhie, Marylin M.; Roy, Christopher D.; Gottlieb,...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Iowa Museum of Art
Date Published: 1979
Description: Very Good. Softcover edition. Cover has date stamp on front, edge wear, creases, scratches, minor scuffs, bent/rubbed cover/page corners, rubbed spine, very slightly chipped. No writing. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Univ of Iowa Museum of Art
Date Published: 1979
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket as Issued. Not an ex-library, but appears to be a paperback rebound in heavy library-quality boards with gilt-stamped lettering, clean with no markings. oversize. read more
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