This magnificent collection of African art showcases 88 of the Detroit Institute of Arts finest works, representing the full range of major sub-Saharan sculptural traditions during the past three centuries: masks, containers, carved stools, jewelry, and musical instruments. 120 photos, 99 in color.
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This magnificent collection of African art showcases 88 of the Detroit Institute of Arts finest works, representing the full range of major sub-Saharan sculptural traditions during the past three centuries: masks, containers, carved stools, jewelry, and musical instruments. 120 photos, 99 in color.
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Add this copy of African Masterworks in the Detroit Institute of Arts to cart. $7.14, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Smithsonian Books (DC).
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of African Masterworks in the Detroit Institute of Arts to cart. $7.97, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Smithsonian Books (DC).
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Add this copy of African Masterworks in the Detroit Institute of Arts to cart. $11.00, very good condition, Sold by Book Bear rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West Brookfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Smithsonian Books / Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Very Good Plus. 1st Printing. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 180 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. First Edition / First Printing. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.
Add this copy of African Masterworks: in the Detroit Institute of Arts to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by PASCALE'S BOOKS rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NORTH READING, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Detroit Institute of Arts;.
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Fine- 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 180 pages, illustrated in color and b&w. This book showcaases 88 of the museum's finest works, representing the full range of major sub-sculptural traditions during the past three centuries: figures, masks, containers, carved stools, jewelry, and musical instruments. Text accompanying each photograph describes not only the circumstance, when known, of the object's creation, but also the harmonious interplay of its aetetic features and cultural and spiritual functions. The catalogue also details the rituals surrounding the religious objects and the social imprtance of the secular works." FINE-SOFTCOVER.
Add this copy of African Masterworks in the Detroit Institute of Arts to cart. $38.99, like new condition, Sold by West Coast Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Moorpark, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Smithsonian.
Add this copy of African Masterworks in the Detroit Institute of Arts to cart. $40.62, good condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Smithsonian Books.
Add this copy of African Masterworks in the Detroit Institute of Arts to cart. $62.35, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Smithsonian.
