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African art : its background and traditions

by Rene Wassing, Hans Hinz, Diana Imber

An exploration of the diverse dimensions of African tribal art, featuring illustrated examples analysed within their cultural, traditional and anthropological contexts.

Accession 667 ISBN 051766271X Publisher Portland House
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