Selected Works from the Collection of the National Museum of African Art

Selected Works from the Collection of the National Museum of African Art is the first of several publications showcasing the museum's permanent collection. The 150 objects presented include sculpted masks & figures, regalia, items of personal adornment, textiles, furniture & household objects. Each entry provides a discussion about the object's meaning & use & includes provenance & publication history. Fully illustrated in color, the handbook also includes maps, an extensive bibliography & an introduction by Roy Sieber, America's foremost authority on traditional African art.Distributed by the University of Washington Press; 1-800-441-4115.National Museum of African Art is the author of 'Selected Works from the Collection of the National Museum of African Art' with ISBN 9780965600125 and ISBN 0965600122.