By: Constantine Petridis
Foreword Katharine Lee Reid
Enriched with many field photographs and ethnographical information, this volume discusses 42 important works in the Cleveland Museum of Art's African collection.
Representing thirty different cultures, including objects from the ancient kingdom of Benin and examples of two of Africa's oldest archaeological art traditions: Nok in Nigeria and Djenne in Mali, this presentation emphasizes the extraordinary formal invention and spiritual power of these wonderful cultural objects.
128 pages
Dimensions 8.5"W x 12"H
Approximately 62 color images and 14 black and white images.
One map included.
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