Sense, Style, Presence: African Arts of Personal Adornment

Gainesville, Florida: Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, 2004. Softcover. Tan and color illus. stapled wraps, 32 pp., BW & color illus. VG. Item #147216
ISBN: 0976255200

Issued in conjunction with a 2004-2006 exhibition of African clothing, headware, and fashion accessories. With illustrated essays by Susan Cooksey, Victoria L. Rovine, Doran H. Ross, Robin Poynor, and Patricia J. Darish, some of which consider the materials available to the crafters: cotton, raffia, beards, and bark. Darish's essay is on Kuba dress and adornment. A nice selection, with vivid illustrations.

Price: $29.97

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