| ID | 011928 |
| Call Number | 391.434/FIN |
| Title Proper | Art of African masks |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Finley, Carol |
| Publication | London, Lerner Books, 2008. |
| Description | 63p Blue Spine |
| Series | Exploring cultural traditions |
| Note | Opens a window into the meaning and significance of African mask making, exploring its beauty and mystery. |
| Note | Introduction to masks
Masks of Africa -
The function of the African mask
How masks are made
Types of masks
Regions of mask-making cultures -
The Western Sudan (Bamana, Bwa, Senufo)
West Africa and the Guinea coast (Dan, We, Guro, Yoruba, Bamum)
Central Africa (Bakwele, Teke, Pende, Kuba, Lega, Chowke, Songhay, Luba)
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
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| Standard Number | 9781580133739 |
| Price. Qualification | Rs.140(Pb) |
| Classification Number | 391.434 |
| Key Words | Masks |