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African Design: An Illustrated Survey of Traditional Craftwork
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Author/Editor: Margaret Trowell
ISBN 10:0486427145
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Nearly 200 handsome illustrations depict geometric patterns in ornamental basketry; repetitive motifs in fabrics; batiks and tie-dyed cloth; incised and moulded decorations on the exteriors of houses; beaded bags, belts, and boots; carvings on bowls, drinking vessels, door panels; and much else. An e...  read more
 


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Nearly 200 handsome illustrations depict geometric patterns in ornamental basketry; repetitive motifs in fabrics; batiks and tie-dyed cloth; incised and moulded decorations on the exteriors of houses; beaded bags, belts, and boots; carvings on bowls, drinking vessels, door panels; and much else. An excellent reference for collectors and students of African art.
Republication of second edition of African Design, published by Frederick A. Praeger, New York & Washington, 1966.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486427145
ISBN 13: 9780486427140
Author/Editor: Margaret Trowell
Format: Book
Page Count: 160
Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11
Publication date: April 2003
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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