FAGG (William) — Africa: One Hundred Tribes—One Hundred Mast - Lot 121

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FAGG (William) — Africa: One Hundred Tribes—One Hundred Mast - Lot 121
FAGG (William) — Africa: One Hundred Tribes—One Hundred Masterpieces FAGG (William). — Africa: One Hundred Tribes—One Hundred Masterpieces. Paris, Musée des Arts décoratifs, Palais du Louvre, Pavillon de Marsan, 1964. In-8, paperback, original cover illustrated in black, gold, and white, 65 pp., 100 photographic plates, fold-out map. An important catalog of the exhibition on African art held at the Museum of Decorative Arts in 1964, under the curatorial direction of William Fagg. A collection of one hundred masterpieces from one hundred African peoples, selected from prestigious private and public collections. Each cultural group is accompanied by an entry describing its stylistic and ethnographic characteristics, followed by a full-page reproduction of the selected work. 100 full-page photographic plates, featuring in particular the sculptures, masks, and ritual figures of the Bakota, Ambete, Bakwele, Kuyu, Balumbo, Babembe, Bateke, and others. This catalog has become a fascinating testament to the recognition of African arts by European museums and collectors in the mid-20th century. A fine copy. Interior is in very fresh condition. Cover is slightly rubbed, with minor wear and small tears along the edges.
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