Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought
New York: Harry N. Abrams and The Center for African Art, 1989. Paperback. Color glossy wraps. 256 pp. with 274 images in color and bw. VG. Item #120814.1
ISBN: 9780945802044
Focuses on the artistic expressions of the Yoruba and the historical and cultural issues that have shaped its civilization from the 12th to the 20th century. Covers religion, philosophy, ancient kingdoms of Ife, Esie, Owo, Ijebu, and Oyo, segments of society, artistic guilds, and much more. Catalogue from the exhibition shown in the US and Zurich with magnificent works in ivory, bronze, stone, wood, beads, terracotta, etc. With scholarly essay material and a glossary, this is a marvellous catalogue.
OCLC: 20217600
Price: $52.00