Hahner-Herzog Iris: African Masks: From the Barbier-Mueller Collection
Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: 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…