African Masks by Iris Hahner-Herzog

African Masks by Iris Hahner-Herzog

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This volume presents nearly 250 of the finest African masks from the Barbier-Mueller Collection. The introduction describes how the masks are constructed, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading.

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African Masks by Iris Hahner-Herzog

This volume presents nearly 250 of the finest African masks from the Barbier-Mueller Collection. The book includes 100 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 celebrations. The introduction describes how the masks are constructed, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading.
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ISBN 13 9783791327099
ISBN 10 3791327097
Title African Masks
Author Iris Hahner-Herzog
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Prestel
Year published 2002-02-19
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.