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Spirits Speak Iris Hahner

Spirits Speak By Iris Hahner

Spirits Speak by Iris Hahner


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Summary

Contained in this book are over 150 images of African masks from the world's leading museums and private collections. Originating from more than thirty countries, the masks featured here are shown in full-page reproductions and accompanied by field photographs.

Spirits Speak Summary

Spirits Speak: A Celebration of African Masks by Iris Hahner

Over 150 images of outstanding African masks from the world's leading museums and private collections reveal the splendour and majesty of these fascinating masterpieces. The masks seen in these pages represent diversity and an aesthetic power that rivals the most famous works of art from around the world. Originating from more than thirty countries, the masks featured here are shown in stunning full-page reproductions and accompanied by field photographs. Enlightening commentaries offer background information about the function and origins of the masks use within the ethnic groups from which they originate. A beautifully produced full-colour fold-out map places each mask in its original site, which together with the stunning reproductions, field photographs and text, creates a magnificent celebration of African artistry and culture. It is the 'best of' African masks book. Prestel's African Masks by the same author has sold over 40K copies worldwide.

About Iris Hahner

Peter Stepan is the author of World Art: Africa (Prestel), and a number of other publications on African art. Iris Hahner is an ethnologist and author of many publications on African art, including African Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection (Prestel).

Additional information

GOR006697497
9783791332284
3791332287
Spirits Speak: A Celebration of African Masks by Iris Hahner
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Prestel
20050831
192
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