New Guinea Art . Masterpieces from the Jolika Collection of Marcia and John Friede. 2 Vols.
San Francisco / Milan: Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco with 5 Continents Editions, 2005. First edition. Hardcover. Folio. 629, 206pp. Color illustrated dust jackets over dark blue cloth with silver lettering on spine housed in decorative slipcase with pull lever. Decorative endpapers. Three frontispieces. Removable color map of New Guinea and one color fold-out plate.
Commemorating the inaugural exhibition of the Jolika Collection and the opening of the new de Yong. Profusely illustrated with over one thousand mostly color and b/w photographs of artifact by John Bigelow Taylor and Dianne Dubler. This remarkable collection provides an unprecedented look at artistic expression in New Guinea, one of the largest, longest inhabited, and most isolated islands. Includes glossary, bibliography, and a catalog of objects with b/w illustrations and descriptions by John Friede. DJ, binding, and interior in near fine condition. Near fine condition. Item #55348
Price: $350.00








