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| This selection contains 7 title(s) on 1 page. This is page 1 with nrs. 1 to 7 |
 | BASTIN, MARIE-LOUISE LA SCULPTURE TSHOKWE Paris, Alain et Francoise Chaffin., 1982, First Edition. Cloth in Dust Jacket, 4to, 296pp, profusely illustrated in b&w and color. Text in French and English. With a bibliography. This volume by the noted late African art historian Marie-Louise Bastin is a comprehensive stylistic study of the wooden objects of the Tshokwe (Chokwe) peoples of the Zaire and Angola region carved for ritual and/or decorative use. It covers the aesthetic and technical details of one hundred and eighty seven sculptures, as well as additional background reference. A pristine copy of this uncommon, authoritative reference in the publisher's protective clear acetate dustwrapper and unprinted chipboard slipcase, as issued. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its value and weight - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase.. Fine/Fine. USD 600.00 [Appr.: EURO 398 | £UK 362 | JP¥ 51597] Book number: 016172 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. | |
 | BASTIN, MARIE-LOUISE STATUETTES TSHOKWE (DU HEROS CIVILISATEUR "TSHIBINDA ILUNGA") Arnouville, FRANCE, Arts D'Afrique Noir., 1978, First Edition. Pictorial Wrappers, 4to, 128pp, profusely illustrated in b&w. Text in French. With a bibliography. Published as part of the "Arts D'Afrique Noir" monographs, this volume by the noted late African art historian Marie-Louise Bastin is a comprehensive stylistic study of wooden statues of the Tshokwe (Chokwe) peoples of the Zaire and Angola region. It covers the comparative aesthetic and technical details of these sculptures as well as the historical and cultural aspects of their creation. A handsome copy of this uncommon item showing light overall wear and handling as well as some mild wrinkling along the spine.. Very Good. USD 300.00 [Appr.: EURO 199 | £UK 181 | JP¥ 25798] Book number: 016170 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. | |
 | GOLDWATER, ROBERT BAMBARA SCULPTURE FROM THE WESTERN SUDAN New York, The Museum of Primitive Art., 1960, First Edition. Boards in Dust Jacket, 4to, 64pp, 114 illustrations in black & white. With an exhibition checklist and bibliography. This landmark first monograph is still a wealth of information on the the iconic antelope head pieces, masks, ritual objects, marionettes, and musical instruments made by the Bambara tribes scattered throughout Mali and Burkina Faso. Each of the one hundred and twelve objects exhibited are reproduced, with photographs by the likes of Walker Evans, Rudy Burckhardt, Eliot Elisofon and Arnold Newman. A handsome copy showing some abrading to the boards along the bottom edge as well as a tiny bit of paper loss to the jacket along the foredge.. Very Good -/Very Good -. USD 250.00 [Appr.: EURO 166 | £UK 151 | JP¥ 21499] Book number: 016200 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. | |
 | LEHUARD, RAOUL ART BAKONGO: LES CENTRES DE STYLE Arnouville, FRANCE, Arts D'Afrique Noir., 1989, First Edition. Linen Over Boards, Slipcased, 4to, 325 + 357pp, profusely illustrated in b&w and color. Text in French. With a bibliography. Published as part of the "Arts D'Afrique Noir" monographs, this massive two volume set by noted African art historian Raoul Lehuard is a comprehensive stylistic study of the wood and metal figures of the Bakongo peoples (notably the Dondo-Kamba, Bwende, Zombo-Sosso-Nkanu, Vili, Lari, Woyo-Kakongo, Bembe, Kougni, Manyaga, Minkenge, Yombe, Sundi, Solongo, and Kongo-Ndibu) of Angola and the Congo. It covers the comparative aesthetic and technical details of these sculptures as well as the historical and cultural aspects of their creation. A most handsome set of this uncommon, authoritative reference in the publisher's black linen slipcase (that shows just a bit of light wear and scuffing), as issued. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its value and weight - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase.. Fine/No Jackets - As Issued. USD 1750.00 [Appr.: EURO 1160.5 | £UK 1056 | JP¥ 150490] Book number: 016176 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. | |
 | NEYT, FRANCOIS L'ART EKET: COLLECTION AZAR Paris, Abeille International., 1979, First Edition. Cloth in Dust Jacket, 4to, 156pp, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. Text in French. This beautifully illustrated volume is a stylistic overview of the wooden carvings of the Eket and associated Ibibio peoples of Nigeria by noted authority Francois Neyt as drawn from the Azar collection. A most handsome copy of this uncommon, authoritative reference.. Fine/Near Fine. USD 400.00 [Appr.: EURO 265.25 | £UK 241.5 | JP¥ 34398] Book number: 016171 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. | |
 | NEYT, FRANCOIS. PREFACE BY JAN VANSINA ARTS TRADITIONNELS ET HISTOIRE AU ZAIRE / TRADITIONAL ARTS AND HISTORY OF ZAIRE Louvain, BELGIUM, Societe D'Arts Primitifs, Institute Superieur D'Archeologie et D'Histoire D'Art Universite Catholique De Louvain., 1981, First Edition. Cloth in Dust Jacket, 4to, 336pp, profusely illustrated in b&w and color. Text in French and English. This massive volume is a comprehensive stylistic study by noted authority Francois Neyt of the statuary and carvings of the Leele, Hemba, Luba, Lega, Kuba, Luluwa, Salampasu, Songye, Holoholo, and associated peoples of the Equatorial savannahs of present day Zaire. Elucidated herein are not only the aesthetic and technical aspects of the sculpture, but the historical, political, social and economic underpinnings of the societies that created them. A handsome copy of this uncommon, authoritative reference showing a slight dent to a portion of the textblock at the lower foredge corner as well as some minor wear to the dust jacket at the crown of the spine. It has been priced accordingly. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its value and weight - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase.. Very Good/Very Good. USD 1200.00 [Appr.: EURO 795.75 | £UK 724 | JP¥ 103193] Book number: 016174 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. | |
 | PERROIS, LOUIS ARTS DU GABON: LES ARTS PLASTIQUES DU BASSIN DE L'OGOOUE - SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY FROM LOUIS PERROIS Arnouville & Paris, FRANCE, Arts D'Afrique Noir & O.R.S.T.O.M., 1979, First Edition. Cloth in Dust Jacket, 4to, 324pp, 331 b&w and 11 tipped-in color illustrations. Text in French. With a bibliography. Published as part of the "Arts D'Afrique Noir" monographs, this beautiful volume by noted African art historian Louis Perrois is a comprehensive stylistic study of the wood and metal masks and statues of the peoples of Gabon and the Congo. It covers the comparative aesthetic and technical details of these sculptures as well as the historical and cultural aspects of their creation. A handsome copy of this uncommon, authoritative reference showing the discreet blindstamp of a notable tribal arts collector to whom the book has been BOLDLY INSCRIBED "En hommage a .., souvenir d'une tres agreable visite de sa magnifique collection. Cordialement, Louis Perrois, 30 Nov 1984" in blue ink on the half title page. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its value and weight - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase.. Very Good/Very Good. USD 1750.00 [Appr.: EURO 1160.5 | £UK 1056 | JP¥ 150490] Book number: 016173 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. |
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