Dynasty and Divinity Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria Book African Art

by Enid Schildkrout, Henry John Drewal

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This is a comprehensive book titled "Dynasty and Divinity Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria". It presents a major part of the extraordinary corpus of ancient Ife art in terra-cotta, stone, and metal, mostly dating from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries. The book delves into the artistry of Ife, the ancient city-state of the Yoruba people of West Africa, showcasing sculptures that rank among the most aesthetically striking and technically sophisticated in the world. It reveals the exceptionally creative range of Ife art through a diversity of objects, including handsome idealized portrait heads, exquisite miniatures, expressive caricatures of old age, lively animals, and sculptures showing impressive regalia worn by Ife's kings and queens. This scholarly work was published by the Museum for African Art and Fundación Marcelino Botín, with distribution by the University of Washington Press. It features contributions from notable authors such as Enid Schildkrout and Henry John Drewal, exploring the significance of Ife's stone, terra-cotta, and metal sculptures in the context of Yoruba history and culture. The book is an invaluable resource for enthusiasts of African art, history, and anthropology. This listing includes the single hardcover book as pictured, providing a detailed visual and textual exploration of ancient Nigerian art. 28.8 cm high x 21.7 cm wide Verified Specifications: Brand/Maker: Museum for African Art, Fundación Marcelino Botín Item Type: Book Book Title: Dynasty a

• Year: 2009
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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