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Spirits Speak : A Celebration of African Masks by Iris Hahner and Peter Stepan (2005, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrestel Gmbh & Co KG.

ISBN-103791332287

ISBN-139783791332284

eBay Product ID (ePID)47036187

Product Key Features

Book TitleSpirits Speak : a Celebration of African Masks

Number of Pages185 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicSculpture & Installation, African

IllustratorYes

GenreArt

AuthorIris Hahner, Peter Stepan

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight20 oz

Item Length13.2 in

Item Width10 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-284088

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal731.75096

SynopsisOver 150 images of outstanding African masks from the world's leading museums and private collections reveal the splendour and majesty of these fascinating masterpieces. The masks seen in these pages represent diversity and an aesthetic power that rivals the most famous works of art from around the world. Originating from more than thirty countries, the masks featured here are shown in stunning full-page reproductions and accompanied by field photographs. Enlightening commentaries offer background information about the function and origins of the masks use within the ethnic groups from which they originate. A beautifully produced full-colour fold-out map places each mask in its original site, which together with the stunning reproductions, field photographs and text, creates a magnificent celebration of African artistry and culture. It is the 'best of' African masks book. "Prestel's African Masks" by the same author has sold over 40K copies worldwide., Contained in this book are over 150 images of African masks from the world's leading museums and private collections. Originating from more than thirty countries, the masks featured here are shown in full-page reproductions and accompanied by field photographs.

LC Classification NumberNK4890.M37