Art Styles of the Papuan Gulf
New York: Museum of Primitive Art, 1961. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 100pp., 1 map. Original illustrated dustjacket over black boards with white lettering on cover and spine. Frontispiece. Profusely illustrated with over 200 b/w photographs, a diagram, some drawings, and one folding map at rear, showing the full range of the Papuan Gulf's fascinating artistic achievement. The headhunting cannibals of the coast make this one of the most important art areas of Oceania. "The numerous cultures originated many different styles, all notable for their demonic vitality allied to intense sophistication of design." (publisher) DJ rubbed with some creasing and small tears and chips at extremities. Some shelf wear at bottom of binding and lightly age-toned in margins, not affecting text or images. DJ in good-, binding in good, interior in overall good+ condition. g. Item #35129
Price: $60.00