Surfaces : color, substances, and ritual applications on African sculpture / edited by Leonard Kahan, Donna Page, and Pascal James Imperato ; in collaboration with Charles Bordogna and Bolaji Campbell ; with an introduction by Patrick McNaughton.

Other author Kahan, Leonard.
Other author Page, Donna.
Other author Imperato, Pascal James.
Format Book
Publication InfoBloomington : Indiana University Press, 2009.
Description523 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

SeriesAfrican expressive cultures
African expressive cultures. ^A560153
Contents Historical background / Leonard Kahan -- Agents of transformation / Donna Page -- Surface symbols: the meanings of color, patina, encrustation, and design on Bamana sculpture / Pascal James Imperato -- Ibeji surface analysis / Charles Bordogna -- Coloring the orisa / Bolaji Campbell -- Surface conditions of wood sculpture / Leonard Kahan -- Compendium of substances / Donna Page.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008029357
ISBN9780253352514 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0253352517 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks NB1255.A357 K34 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold