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African Masks : From the Barbier-Mueller Collection by Lazlo Vajda, Iris Hahner-Herzog and Maria Kecskesi (2010, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrestel Gmbh & Co KG.
ISBN-103791338072
ISBN-139783791338071
eBay Product ID (ePID)58655198
Product Key Features
Book TitleAfrican Masks : from the Barbier-Mueller Collection
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFolkcrafts, African
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorLazlo Vajda, Iris Hahner-Herzog, Maria Kecskesi
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight38.2 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal731.75096
SynopsisThe culmination of African religious and secular celebrations is the entrance of the masks. The masks are paraded with awe-inspiring solemnity, in wild ecstasy, or with provocative gestures to terrify the audience. Masks are the faces of higher beings: of spirits, gods, and, above all, of ancestors. When the dancer dons his mask, he ceases to be himself, and becomes a conduit for a supernatural power. African Masks surveys 248 of the finest examples of masks from the Barbier-Mueller Collection, of which 100 are reproduced in stunning color illustrations. Leading scholars of African art describe the masks' historical and religious functions, and their symbolic significance. The Barbier-Mueller Collection is unparalleled. No other private collection of African art features the same breadth of regional scope and ceremonial use. It includes masks created for all forms of ritual dance. The collection was founded in the 1920s by Josef Mueller, and has been expanded under the expert supervision of Jean Paul Barbier. Book jacket., 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., Mysterious, graceful, and majestic, the African mask has long been the subject of great fascination for those interested in tribal civilizations and cultures. Now available in paperback, this beautiful volume presents nearly 250 of the finest African masks from the incomparable Barbier-Mueller Collection, which is unique in its vast number of artifacts and wide geographic scope.The book includes one hundred 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 celebrations. Introductory texts from renowned scholars describe how the masks are constructed, examine their significance in African culture, and offer insight into the universal practice of masquerading. A unique contribution to literature on African art, this book is also a wonderful introduction to countless fascinating, ages-old spiritual traditions still being practiced today.
LC Classification NumberNB1255.A43
