Africa Adorned - Hardcover
This book is now a classic study of the huge diversity of adornment in Africa. It is a work of great beauty and an invaluable contribution to a field of study popular in all parts of the world. In more than 400 colour photographs Angela Fisher s book explores the body adornment, modification and the jewellery from many different African cultures. Worn by both men and women, African jewellery has both material and symbolic value and Fisher looks at both the jewellery itself and the meanings behind it. Travelling throughout Africa while creating this book, Angela Fisher lived among people of diverse cultures, from the Zulu of Southern Africa to the Lobi of the Ivory Coast and the Berbers of the desert, studying and photographing what they wear and the significance they attach to the objects and decorative forms in their daily lives. The result is an extraordinary and unique book.
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- PublisherThe Harvill Press
- Publication date1984
- ISBN 10 186046291X
- ISBN 13 9781860462917
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages320
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Book Description 1984. Africa, Art. The Harvill Press, very good cloth and dust jacket, 27cm X 36cm (will require extra overseas postage. 304p. Color photographs. Seller Inventory # 88059284
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Book Description Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. VG+/VG+ 1st impression 1996 very large, imposing Harvill hardback, unclipped DJ. Light shelf-wear only, corners a little pushed with a little edge-rubbing to jacket only, bright and unmarked. More in this series available, including Dinka. Immediate dispatch Quantity Available: 1. Category: Photography; ISBN: 186046291x. ISBN/EAN: 9781860462917. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 078406. Seller Inventory # 078406
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