Gold of Africa: Jewellery and Ornaments from Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Senegal in the Collection of the Barbier-Mueller Museum
Munich, Germany: Prestel, 1989. English Edition. Softcover. Black & color illus. wraps. 247 pp. Numerous color and bw plates. VG- (Average edge wear and surface wear to covers; page margins are tanning lightly; otherwise clean, with vibrant color plates.). Item #19411
ISBN: 9783791309149
"A major undertaking that includes objects from two regions: the arid Sahel and the central West African forest. It enables us to begin to lift the veil of mystery that has surrounded the fabled wealth of once glorious kingdoms and courts. As we examine the objects, our questions multiply. How did the art of goldsmithing originate in West Africa? What were the sources of the precious metal? How was it worked? Who worked it? Why has so little survived? How were ornaments used? What are some of the dominant forms? Not all of our questions can be answered. In some cases, one can only conjecture from the evidence at hand. It is clear, however, that this exhibition increases our ability to understand the beauty, meaning, and technical achievements of West African goldwork." (foreword) And Wow, what color plates! An excellent set of illustrations accompany the text.
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