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Yoruba sculpture of West Africa / text by William Fagg ; descriptive catalog by John Pemberton ; edited by Bryce Holcombe

by William Fagg, John Pemberton, Bryce Holcombe

This study examines the artistic and religious significance of Yoruba wood carvings and sculptures, including masks, headdresses, and staffs from West Africa.

Accession 20417 ISBN 039452358X Publisher Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
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