African Art in American Collections CORNELL MARITIME PRESS and caring for these entertaining

and caring for these entertaining and delightfully illustrated collectibles

[AuthorName]By Eleonora Habnit[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Originally from Holland

revised and expanded edition follows the art of California ceramicist Mauriel Josef George from 1945 through 1985 with over 700 color photographs

and value guide are also provided

[AuthorName]Ken Jupp[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Leslie Piña

African Art in American Collections CORNELL MARITIME PRESS and caring for these entertainingAfrican art with its powerful forms, complex symbolism, and formal inventiveness has only recently come to be recognized as one of the great artistic traditions of mankind. This rich tradition is showcased here in a remarkable selection of outstanding works. Nearly 1,600 objects are illustrated, each accompanied by scholarly information on style, usage, meaning, and cultural origin. Featured individually by section are the styles of Western Sudan, the