The Art of Daily Life Portable Objects from Southern Africa |
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| Author:
| Petridis, Constantine
Nel, Karel |
| ISBN: | 978-88-7439-578-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Publisher: | 5 Continents
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Published to accompany an exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art, this book showcases 85 exceptional works from Southern Africa. Whether figurative or abstract, carved out of wood, ivory, or horn, or made of cloth, glass beads, or clay, these exquisitely designed functional objects include snuff containers, pipes, headrests, staffs, sticks, beer vessels, and beaded garments.
Published to accompany an exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art, this book showcases 85 exceptional works from Southern Africa. Whether figurative or abstract, carved out of wood, ivory, or horn, or made of cloth, glass beads, or clay, these exquisitely designed functional objects include snuff containers, pipes, headrests, staffs, sticks, beer vessels, and beaded garments.