The book includes one hundred colour plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular ceremonies. An introductory text by renowned scholars describes how the masks are made, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading. A unique contribution to the literature on African art, this book is also a wonderful introduction to countless fascinating, age-old spiritual ...
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The book includes one hundred colour plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular ceremonies. An introductory text by renowned scholars describes how the masks are made, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading. A unique contribution to the literature on African art, this book is also a wonderful introduction to countless fascinating, age-old spiritual traditions still practised today.
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Add this copy of African Masks: the Barbier-Mueller Collection to cart. $15.92, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Prestel Publishing.
Add this copy of African Masks: the Barbier-Mueller Collection to cart. $15.92, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Prestel Publishing.
Add this copy of African Masks: the Berbier-Mueller Collection to cart. $45.00, like new condition, Sold by Moe's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berkeley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Prestel.
Add this copy of African Masks: the Barbier-Mueller Collection to cart. $45.00, good condition, Sold by Moe's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berkeley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Prestel.
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Good. No jacket. Cover is lightly worn, particularly along corners and back cover. Price sticker from previous seller on back cover, covering barcode and affecting legibility of ISBN. Spine is cracked, but binding is secure. Inside is clean and unmarked.
Add this copy of African Masks: From the Barbier-Mueller Collection to cart. $50.00, like new condition, Sold by The Wild Muse rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Granville, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Prestel.
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Fine. No Jacket, As Issued. 4to. Softcover. Published Prestel, 2007. Small 4to., pictorial limp boards, 8" x 9 1/2", 287pp., illustrated with one hundred color plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular ceremonies. Fine.
