Author: Grootaers, Jan-Lodewijk.; Eisenburger, Ineke. (Eds.).
Title: FORMS OF WONDERMENT. THE HISTORY AND COLLECTIONS OF THE AFRICA MUSEUM. BERG EN DAL. 2 Vols.
Description: 614 pp.; 712 colour illus. of objects throughout, 29 field photographs, maps, index, list of ethnic names, biblio.. 24 essays. Text : English. Berg en Dal, 2002. Cloth, in slipcase. 2 Vols. This publication describes how the Afrika Museum in Berg en Dal (The Netherlands) has developed over the years providing a first-ever overview. Six key collections (the Senufo, The Yoruba, the Nkanu, the Zande, East Africa and contemporary art) are discussed by experts in separate chapters. 5 other chapters deal with historical and museum-related topics. Objects are grouped in thematic interludes: amulets, beadwork, weapons, headgear, staffs, metal ornaments, etc..

Keywords: Africa: General Art & Reference books