A booklet presenting one hundred masterworks from Zaïre's (now Democratic Republic of Congo) national collection. Cornet showcases exceptional examples of Congolese artistic genius, featuring masks, sculptures, regalia, and ceremonial objects from diverse ethnic groups including the Kuba, Luba, Songye, Chokwe, Pende, and others. This publication documents the cultural patrimony preserved in Zaïre's national collection during a significant period in the country's post-independence history. Cornet's scholarship provides analysis of each masterwork's aesthetic qualities, cultural context, and artistic significance. Essential for collectors of Central African art, museum professionals, and scholars seeking documentation of Congolese artistic traditions and national heritage preservation efforts in 1970s Africa.
Softcover
134 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.
A booklet presenting one hundred masterworks from Zaïre's (now Democratic Republic of Congo) national collection. Cornet showcases exceptional examples of Congolese artistic genius, featuring masks, sculptures, regalia, and ceremonial objects from diverse ethnic groups including the Kuba, Luba, Songye, Chokwe, Pende, and others. This publication documents the cultural patrimony preserved in Zaïre's national collection during a significant period in the country's post-independence history. Cornet's scholarship provides analysis of each masterwork's aesthetic qualities, cultural context, and artistic significance. Essential for collectors of Central African art, museum professionals, and scholars seeking documentation of Congolese artistic traditions and national heritage preservation efforts in 1970s Africa.
Softcover
134 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.