MASTERPIECES OF THE MUSÉE DE L'HOMME - Lot 46

MASTERPIECES OF THE MUSÉE DE L'HOMME Musée de l'Homme, Paris, 1965. An iconic publication showcasing a selection of major works from the collections of the Musée de l'Homme. The book brings together works from Africa, Oceania, the Americas, and various traditional civilizations, offering a representative overview of ethnographic art as it was presented in major French museums in the 1960s. Full-page photographic reproductions highlight masks, statues, ritual objects, and sculptures from non-European cultures. This collection now serves as a valuable record of the history of French ethnographic collections and the museography of the Musée de l’Homme prior to the major reorganizations of the following decades. A sought-after catalog among enthusiasts of primitive art, ethnography, and museum history. Quarto, paperback. Publisher: Caisse Nationale des Monuments Historiques, Musée de l'Homme, Paris, 1965. Illustrations: numerous photographic plates inserted throughout the text.