Tabwa. The Rising of a New Moon: A Century of Tabwa Art

Maurer, Evan M.; Allen F. Roberts. Tabwa. The Rising of a New Moon: A Century of Tabwa Art. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Museum of Art, 1985. First edition. Quarto. XVI, 288pp. Original decorative soft brown cloth. This remarkable catalogue, published on the occasion of an exhibition of the same name, is an attempt to present Tabwa visual arts in their cultural context and so enhances the aesthetic experience by elucidating the philosophical and mythical associations of the objects. This volume is profusely illustrated throughout with 15 color plates and hundreds of b/w photographic reproductions.Minor shelf-wear. Previous owner’s blind stamp on half-title (Norman Hurst). Wrappers and interior in good+ condition. g. Softcover. (34922) $95