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The Land of the Flying Masks.
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Art and Culture in Burkina Faso : The Thomas G. B. Wheelock Collection.
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Author
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Roy, Christopher D. / Wheelock, Thomas G. B. / Thompson, Jerry L. [Photographs] / Schneider, Klaus [Preface] /
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Place of Publication
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Munich / Berlin / London / New York
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Publication Name
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Prestel Verlag
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Year
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2007
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Language(s)
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English
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Description
RARE illustrated monograph on The Thomas G. B. Wheelock Collection of Burkina Faso art, which includes the colored masks for which Burkina Faso is known, and other objects such as costumes, dance ornaments, statues, instruments, pieces of jewelry and everyday items, such as spoons, pots, baskets, stools and chairs. Includes a preface by Klaus Schneider, an introduction by the collector Thomas G. B. Wheelock, a map of Burkina Faso, an essay by Christopher D. Roy - The Art of Burkina Faso in a Cultural Context, a catalogue of works, glossary and bibliography. Contains 1075 color illustrations. 3.2kg. 305x245mm. 472 pages. Hardcover with illustrated dust-jacket. Jacket upper edge worn. Spine edges and rear cover bottom corner slightly bumped. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare album of African art, with over a thousand high-quality color plates, is in very good condition.
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Price
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No longer available
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Catalog Index Number
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MS 13 69
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