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The first book devoted to traditional African crafts which covers all of Africa and treats an extraordinary variety of articles: household objects, weapons, jewelry, textiles, musical instruments devotional items. A must for all the readers interested in Africa and its rich cultural heritage but also an inspirational source for designers and decorators. Ginzberg presents a wide and beautifully photographed assortment of African craftsmanship, in an original cross-cultural survey of African domestic objects organized by function.
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Traditional African crafts including household objects, weapons and jewellry are presented in such a way that will appeal to designers and decorators and to craft hobbyists who have interest in African traditions and cultures.
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African Forms: The Traditional Design and Function of Objects
Published by
Skira Editore, 2000
ISBN 10: 8881187353
ISBN 13: 9788881187355
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First Edition
Seller: Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 297 pages : illustrations (some colour), map ; 31 cm. Summary:A mostly pictorial work of various types of handicraft and related material culture collected from Africa. Contents: Furniture : stools and chairs, headrests, and other furniture Containers : bottles, wood pots, boxes, powder horns, gourds, pottery, spoons, baskets, snuff bottles, and pipes Musical instruments : strings, percussion, trumpets, whistles, games Weapons : shields, knives, staffs, and clubs Adornment : bracelets and anklets, necklaces and yokes, pins, hats, garments, rings, and pendants Textiles Devotion : Christian, Moslem, Animist. Seller Inventory # 7cb306
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African Forms
Seller: Wildside Books, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 4to, 297 pp, extensively illustrated throughout with coloured photographs by Lynton Gardiner. A fine copy in dust wrapper which has a tiny tear to the bottom edge of the rear of the wrapper. A heavy item for which extra charges will be requested to send an order overseas. Seller Inventory # ABE-1689774887467
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AFRICAN FORMS
Seller: Don Kelly Books, London, United Kingdom
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HARD BACK. Condition: Good. 297pp. Illustrated throughout in color. "Provides a unique opportunity to discover more than 400 objects of functional art from Africa. The furniture, containers, musical instruments, weapons, objects of adornment, and textiles all offer a clear testimony of the rich artistic traditions and inventiveness in African design. As a visual source of information, together with data of provenance and us, "African Forms" complements the numerous publications of the figural arts of this continent.". Seller Inventory # 31256 *
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AFRICAN FORMS
Seller: Don Kelly Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
HARD BACK. Condition: Good. 297pp. Illustrated throughout in color. "Provides a unique opportunity to discover more than 400 objects of functional art from Africa. The furniture, containers, musical instruments, weapons, objects of adornment, and textiles all offer a clear testimony of the rich artistic traditions and inventiveness in African design. As a visual source of information, together with data of provenance and us, "African Forms" complements the numerous publications of the figural arts of this continent.". Seller Inventory # 31256
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African Forms: The Traditional Design and Function of Objects
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs3186862372
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Timeless Beauty, Traditional Japanese art from the Montgomery Collection
Published by
Skira Editore, 2002
ISBN 10: 8881187353
ISBN 13: 9788881187355
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Seller: Max Rutherston Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A selection of 319 objects from the collection, including sculptures, lacquer objects, ceramics, masks, metal work, textiles, paintings and furniture. All illustrated in large colour plates. Seller Inventory # ABE-1711387724181
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Timeless Beauty. Traditional Japanese Art from the Montgomery Collection. Essays by Edmund de Waal, Rupert Faulkner, Gregory Irvine, Anna Jackson, Annie M. Van Assche.
Seller: Antiquariat am St. Vith, Mönchengladbach, Germany
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Pappband. Dust Jacket Condition: mit Schutzumschlag. Quart. Pappband mit Schutzumschlag. Sprache: Englisch, Mit zahlr. farb. Abb. Umschlag etwas berieben und gerändert, gutes Exemplar. Seller Inventory # 50925
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African Forms.
Seller: Wissenschaftl. Antiquariat Th. Haker e.K, Klettgau, Germany
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Condition: Sehr gut. 297 p. Fine. ISBN: 8881187353 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1995 orig. hardcover with dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 66935
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African Forms
Seller: Miliardi di Parole, Pietra Marazzi, AL, Italy
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Condition: Buone. inglese Condizioni dell'esterno: Discrete con difetti, strappi Condizioni dell'interno: Buone. Seller Inventory # LBC_090472
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African Forms: The Traditional Design and Function of Objects
Published by
Skira Editore, 2000
ISBN 10: 8881187353
ISBN 13: 9788881187355
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: JERO BOOKS AND TEMPLET CO., SANTA MONICA, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Lynton Gardiner (photographer) (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Edition (2000.) Hardcover with dust jacket. Folio with 297 pages. The book and dust jacket are in very good condition with very slight shelf wear. Interior is clean and tight. Profusely illustrated. Pictures available upon request. "This book is one of best African Art books so far published. Beautiful pictures, beautiful objects, carefully selected and printed on high quality paper." Black spine/White text. Size: Folio. Archaeology / African Art. Seller Inventory # 034348
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