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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.Roslyn Adele Walker is the author of 'Selected Works from the Collection of the National Museum of African Art' with ISBN 9780965600125 and ISBN 0965600122.
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