The power and beauty of traditional African sculpture has influenced 20th century art and design around the world. Found in many museums, its abstract forms, skillful rendering, and deep symbolism has also made it a welcome addition to the homes of private collectors. This new book offers a broad survey of the traditional sculpture that is available in the marketplace. The sculpture shown here covers a span of 100 years and focuses on masks, statuary, and architectural carvings in wood, bronze, and terracotta from sub-Saharan Africa with a sampling of the contemporary work in stone. The works are presented in beautiful color photographs, and accompanied by helpful, informative captions and a guide to values in today's market. The book helps the collector evaluate the quality and authenticity of African sculpture.
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Theodore Toatley is the owner of the Gallerie La Taj in Alexandria, Virginia, where the best of African sculpture and art has been offered for 18 years. Douglas Congdon-Martin has written numerous books for collectors, including Masks of the World with Jim Pieper. He resides in southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0764310666I4N10
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Hardcover (Printed Boards). Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Africa; ISBN: 0764310666. ISBN/EAN: 9780764310669. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 14501. N° de réf. du vendeur 14501
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Hardcover. Etat : NF. Hardback in Near Fine condition with Near Fine dust jacket . A Schiffer Book For Collectors. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 160 pages. Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information. N° de réf. du vendeur 74507
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Vendeur : Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : New. The power and beauty of traditional African sculpture has influenced 20th century art and design around the world. Found in many museums, its abstract forms, skillful rendering, and deep symbolism has also made it a welcome addition to the homes of private collectors. This new book offers a broad survey of the traditional sculpture that is available in the marketplace. The sculpture shown here covers a span of 100 years and focuses on masks, statuary, and architectural carvings in wood, bronze, and terracotta from sub-Saharan Africa with a sampling of the contemporary work in stone. The works are presented in beautiful color photographs, and accompanied by helpful, informative captions and a guide to values in today's market. The book helps the collector evaluate the quality and authenticity of African sculpture. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780764310669
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : New. Num Pages: 160 pages, 350 color photos. BIC Classification: 1H; AFKB; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 288 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1098. . 1999. . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur V9780764310669
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Vendeur : Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : New. The power and beauty of traditional African sculpture has influenced 20th century art and design around the world. Found in many museums, its abstract forms, skillful rendering, and deep symbolism has also made it a welcome addition to the homes of private collectors. This new book offers a broad survey of the traditional sculpture that is available in the marketplace. The sculpture shown here covers a span of 100 years and focuses on masks, statuary, and architectural carvings in wood, bronze, and terracotta from sub-Saharan Africa with a sampling of the contemporary work in stone. The works are presented in beautiful color photographs, and accompanied by helpful, informative captions and a guide to values in today's market. The book helps the collector evaluate the quality and authenticity of African sculpture. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780764310669
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. Num Pages: 160 pages, 350 color photos. BIC Classification: 1H; AFKB; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 288 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1098. . 1999. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. N° de réf. du vendeur V9780764310669
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Vendeur : Borkert, Schwarz und Zerfaß GbR, Berlin, Allemagne
Hardcover with dust jacket. Etat : Sehr gut. 160 p., Ill. Der Schutzumschlag ist minimal bestoßen, ansonsten ein sehr gutes und sauberes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen. / The dust jacket is minimally bumped, otherwise a very good and clean copy without markings. -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Collecting African Sculpture -- Resources -- Guinea Bissau -- Sierra Leone -- Liberia -- Ivory Coast -- Ghana -- Senegal -- Mali -- Burkina Faso -- Benin -- Nigeria -- Cameroon -- Gabon -- Congo -- Angola -- Niger -- Ethiopia -- Tanzania & Mozambique -- Zimbabwe. ISBN 9780764310669 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1071. N° de réf. du vendeur 1268259
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