Biot (Alain), Calame-Griaule (Geneviève), & N'Diaye (Fra - Lot 22

Biot (Alain), Calame-Griaule (Geneviève), & N'Diaye (Francine). Masks of the Dogon People Paris: Adam Biro, n.d. (circa 1994). Large quarto, paperback, illustrated. A major study devoted to the art of the Dogon people of Mali, whose sculptures and masks rank among the most remarkable expressions of traditional African art. The book brings together a wealth of field photographs as well as in-depth ethnological analyses of ceremonies, funeral rituals, founding myths, and the symbolic function of masks in Dogon society. The authors highlight the formal diversity of the masks, their role in dama ceremonies, and their place in the religious and social organization of the villages. A beautiful reference publication for lovers of primitive art and specialized libraries. Condition: good to very good; minor scuffing on the cover.