Songye : the formidable statuary of Central Africa / François Neyt.

Author/creator Neyt, François
Format Book
Publication InfoMunich ; New York : Prestel, ©2009.
Description398 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 30 cm
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Subjects
Wood sculpture, Songye--Congo (Democratic Republic).
Figure sculpture, Songye--Congo (Democratic Republic).
Songye (African people)--Social life and customs.

Uniform titleSongye. English
Portion of title Formidable statuary of central Africa
Contents The secret country of the Songye -- Initial Western contact -- A path of initiation -- Initial correlations -- Stylistic centres, workshops and sculptors -- The numerous manifestations of the ancestors -- The Kifwebe masks and other cultural symbols.
Abstract A study of the traditional wooden sculptures of the human figure created by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo features photographs of nearly one thousand works and background information on their cultural meaning.
General noteOriginally published in 2004 by Mercatorfonds, Brussels. Title of the original French edition: Songye : la redoutable statuaire songye d'Afrique centrale.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 395-398).
Other formsTable of contents also issued online.
LanguageEnglish translation of the original French.
Issued in other formOnline version: Neyt, François. Songye. English. Songye. Munich ; New York : Prestel, ©2009
Genre/formBildband.
LCCN 2009924995
ISBN9783791343617
ISBN3791343610
Standard identifier# 9783791343617
Stock numberPrestel Pub, C/O Bpi Communications 575 Prospect st, Lakewood, NJ, USA, 08701, (732)3635679 SAN 631-7758

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Joyner General Stacks NB1255.C75 N4913 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold