African

Cameroon - Art of the Kings

268 pages, paperback, 310 x 230 mm, 300 colour illustrations
PRICE: £28.00
ISBN: 978 3 907077 36 8

 

The ancient kingdoms of the Cameroon Grassfields are famous for their splendid artworks – thrones ornamented with precious European beads, wooden figures sculptured by unknown masters, enormous drums, finely carved jewellery made from ivory and brass, as well as fabulous masks. This exhibition catalogue presents 150 impressive masterpieces from the courts of the Grassfield kingdoms. Read more


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