Author: HOLY, LADISLAV & DOMINIQUE DARBOIS
Title: Masks and Figures from Eastern and Southern Africa
Description: London: Paul Hamlyn, 1967. First Edition (?). Hardcover. The Art of Africa Series; B & W and Color; 11 X 9.50 X 0.70 inches; 149 pages; Hard cover is blue/gre cloth with gold lettering on spine. Light bumping, rubbing to boards. Previous owner's return label inside front cover, 3/4" round spot inside front cover, appears as if sticker was removed. Same name neatly written on FFEP, dated 1969, and embossed mark on lower corner of first leaf, with same name. DJ has light bumping; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with 121 b/w and color plates. ' In Africa masks can be traced back to well past Paleolithic times. These art objects were, and are still made of various materials, included are leather, metal, fabric and various types of wood. African masks are considered amongst the finest creations in the art world and are highly sought after by art collectors. Many of the pieces some replica's, can be viewed in museums and art galleries in many parts of the world. Masking ceremonies in Africa have great cultural and traditional significance. Latest developments and understanding of Aesthetic principles, religious and ceremonial values, have brought about a greater insight into the ideas and moral values that African artists express in their art'. Latest developments and understanding of Aesthetic principles, religious and ceremonial values, have brought about a greater insight into the ideas and moral values that African artists express in their art'. Bibliography; list of plates; plates. Oversized, 3#.. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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