Neyt Francois: Songye: The Impressive Statuary of Central Africa
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: A tribal people located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Songye are best known for their distinctive statuaries and masks, which for centuries have been used to protect villages, ward off enemies, and bring fertility and wealth. Approximately one thousand of these pieces are shown in this vibrant collection. The Songye often named their statues and decorated them with horns, skins, beads,…