ART & KONGOS. Les Congo du Nord. Les Peulples Kongophones et Leur Sculpture Biteki bia Bakongo. Vol. I
Brussels: 1995. 215 pages. Approximately 1500 drawings of figures, masks, and artifacts of 17 peoples in four stylistic regions in the Congo, Angola, and Gabon, 74 maps plus maps on the endpapers. Mint condition. Item #6245
In this, the first volume of a projected four-volume series, the author has divided the Kongo-speaking areas (the Congo, Angola, and Gabon) into four stylistic regions. The art of the peoples of north western and north eastern areas of "Kongophone" is examined as it relates to its various societies. The text (in French) and its thesis--certain to generate much discussion--are accompanied by approximately 1500 drawings and scores of maps, virtually insures that this work will become a staple of any Central African art refeence library.
Price: $195.00