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Secrecy : African art that conceals and reveals

by Mary Nooter

This study examines the intellectual complexity and social contexts of Luba art from central Africa. It explores how mnemonic devices, such as memory boards and sculpted figures, are used to interpret and preserve royal history, myths, and political protocols.

Accession 649 ISBN 3791312308 Publisher Prestel
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