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OverviewThe ancient kingdoms of the Cameroon Grassfields are famous for their splendid artworks--ornamented thrones, wooden figures, enormous drums, finely carved jewelry made from ivory and brass, and fabulous masks. This book presents 150 masterpieces from the courts of the Grassfield kingdoms. Historical photographs illustrate the magnificent life at the courts encountered by European visitors in the late 19th century. Additional field photographs taken in recent years show that the traditions in the Grassfields are still alive today. Two leading scholars in the field of Cameroonian art give an important introduction to the fascinating and complex world of the Grassfield kingdoms: their rituals, secret societies, and, above all, the meaning of art in this context. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christraud M. Geary , Hans-Joachim Koloss , Lorenz HombegerPublisher: Museum Rietberg, Switzerland Imprint: Museum Rietberg, Switzerland Dimensions: Width: 23.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 31.00cm Weight: 1.370kg ISBN: 9783907077368ISBN 10: 3907077369 Pages: 268 Publication Date: 15 March 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationChristraud M. Geary explores the dynamic of palace art in the kingdom of Bamum. Hans-Joachim Koloss gives a detailed overview of court art in the North West Province. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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