9788874396771 - West African Combs. Mina & Samir Borro Collection di Boyer, Alain-Michel (23 risultati)

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. West African combs: a hundred sublime pieces from an exceptional private collection. A tribute to sculpture and personal adornment. This book is put together like a jewel and contains a carefully chosen selection of around 100 West African combs from one of the world's largest and finest private collections of sub-Saharan African art. Featuring a hitherto unseen assortment of pieces assembled over a period of more than 60 years, the book also includes an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer, who approached this rarely addressed theme in what was his final work, begun almost ten years ago. As well as offering us valuable insights into the cultures that produced these miniature sculptures (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria), he explores the way the form itself is approached. These creations transform what is in principle a plain accessory and in the effort to attain pure beauty, they display an aesthetic awareness that raises the adornment of the body to the level of fine art. AUTHOR: Alain-Michel Boyer (1949 - 2025) was an anthropologist and art historian. He held an argregation in literature and a BA from the Institut d'etudes politiques, as well as two doctorates (Sorbonne, Paris). Following his Fulbright Scholarship (United States), he taught at several American universities. After serving as a member of the Conseil national des universites in Paris, Alain-Michel Boyer then became emeritus professor of African Art. He lived for several years in Ivory Coast, particularly among the Baule and Yaure peoples. He also carried out several research missions in various regions of Africa. He carried out definitive research, particularly in the field of the arts of Ivory Coast. He authored around twenty books, including Comment regarder les arts d'Afrique (Hazan, 2017), Baule (5 Continents Editions, 2008) and Le corps africain (Hazan, 2006). He published the only books on the masks and figurines of two peoples hitherto neglected by art historians: Les Yohoure de Cote d'Ivoire. Faire danser les dieux (Ides et calendes, 2017) and Les figurines kulango. Les esprits mysterieux de la brousse de la collection Pierluigi Peroni (5 Continents Editions, 2017). He was an Officier de l'ordre national du Merite de la Republique de Cote d'Ivoire. SELLING POINTS: . An exceptional selection of West African combs from one of the most important private collections of sub-Saharan African art . A hitherto unseen collection of carefully selected works assembled over more than sixty years . The African comb, a theme rarely addressed in the history of art . The book is accompanied by an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer . It offers valuable insights into the cultures that produced these combs (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria) . An essential reference work for devotees of African art and anthropology, and art and beauty in general 152 colour illustrations West African combs: a hundred sublime pieces from an exceptional private collection. A tribute to sculpture and personal adornment. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardback. Condizione: New. This book is put together like a jewel and contains a carefully chosen selection of around 100 West African combs from one of the world's largest and finest private collections of sub-Saharan African art. Featuring a hitherto unseen assortment of pieces assembled over a period of more than 60 years, the book also includes an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer, who approached this rarely addressed theme in what was his final work, begun almost ten years ago. As well as offering us valuable insights into the cultures that produced these miniature sculptures (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria), he explores the way the form itself is approached. These creations transform what is in principle a plain accessory and in the effort to attain pure beauty, they display an aesthetic awareness that raises the adornment of the body to the level of fine art.

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Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New. This book is put together like a jewel and contains a carefully chosen selection of around 100 West African combs from one of the world's largest and finest private collections of sub-Saharan African art. Featuring a hitherto unseen assortment of pieces assembled over a period of more than 60 years, the book also includes an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer, who approached this rarely addressed theme in what was his final work, begun almost ten years ago. As well as offering us valuable insights into the cultures that produced these miniature sculptures (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria), he explores the way the form itself is approached. These creations transform what is in principle a plain accessory and in the effort to attain pure beauty, they display an aesthetic awareness that raises the adornment of the body to the level of fine art.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 192 pages. 10.24x8.27x10.51 inches. In Stock.

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Hardback. Condizione: New. This book is put together like a jewel and contains a carefully chosen selection of around 100 West African combs from one of the world's largest and finest private collections of sub-Saharan African art. Featuring a hitherto unseen assortment of pieces assembled over a period of more than 60 years, the book also includes an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer, who approached this rarely addressed theme in what was his final work, begun almost ten years ago. As well as offering us valuable insights into the cultures that produced these miniature sculptures (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria), he explores the way the form itself is approached. These creations transform what is in principle a plain accessory and in the effort to attain pure beauty, they display an aesthetic awareness that raises the adornment of the body to the level of fine art.

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. West African combs: a hundred sublime pieces from an exceptional private collection. A tribute to sculpture and personal adornment. This book is put together like a jewel and contains a carefully chosen selection of around 100 West African combs from one of the world's largest and finest private collections of sub-Saharan African art. Featuring a hitherto unseen assortment of pieces assembled over a period of more than 60 years, the book also includes an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer, who approached this rarely addressed theme in what was his final work, begun almost ten years ago. As well as offering us valuable insights into the cultures that produced these miniature sculptures (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria), he explores the way the form itself is approached. These creations transform what is in principle a plain accessory and in the effort to attain pure beauty, they display an aesthetic awareness that raises the adornment of the body to the level of fine art. AUTHOR: Alain-Michel Boyer (1949 - 2025) was an anthropologist and art historian. He held an argregation in literature and a BA from the Institut d'etudes politiques, as well as two doctorates (Sorbonne, Paris). Following his Fulbright Scholarship (United States), he taught at several American universities. After serving as a member of the Conseil national des universites in Paris, Alain-Michel Boyer then became emeritus professor of African Art. He lived for several years in Ivory Coast, particularly among the Baule and Yaure peoples. He also carried out several research missions in various regions of Africa. He carried out definitive research, particularly in the field of the arts of Ivory Coast. He authored around twenty books, including Comment regarder les arts d'Afrique (Hazan, 2017), Baule (5 Continents Editions, 2008) and Le corps africain (Hazan, 2006). He published the only books on the masks and figurines of two peoples hitherto neglected by art historians: Les Yohoure de Cote d'Ivoire. Faire danser les dieux (Ides et calendes, 2017) and Les figurines kulango. Les esprits mysterieux de la brousse de la collection Pierluigi Peroni (5 Continents Editions, 2017). He was an Officier de l'ordre national du Merite de la Republique de Cote d'Ivoire. SELLING POINTS: . An exceptional selection of West African combs from one of the most important private collections of sub-Saharan African art . A hitherto unseen collection of carefully selected works assembled over more than sixty years . The African comb, a theme rarely addressed in the history of art . The book is accompanied by an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer . It offers valuable insights into the cultures that produced these combs (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria) . An essential reference work for devotees of African art and anthropology, and art and beauty in general 152 colour illustrations West African combs: a hundred sublime pieces from an exceptional private collection. A tribute to sculpture and personal adornment. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - West African combs: a hundred sublime pieces from an exceptional private collection. A tribute to sculpture and personal adornment.This book is put together like a jewel and contains a carefully chosen selection of around 100 West African combs from one of the world's largest and finest private collections of sub-Saharan African art. Featuring a hitherto unseen assortment of pieces assembled over a period of more than 60 years, the book also includes an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer, who approached this rarely addressed theme in what was his final work, begun almost ten years ago. As well as offering us valuable insights into the cultures that produced these miniature sculptures (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria), he explores the way the form itself is approached. These creations transform what is in principle a plain accessory and in the effort to attain pure beauty, they display an aesthetic awareness that raises the adornment of the body to the level of fine art.

Hardback. Condizione: New. This book is put together like a jewel and contains a carefully chosen selection of around 100 West African combs from one of the world's largest and finest private collections of sub-Saharan African art. Featuring a hitherto unseen assortment of pieces assembled over a period of more than 60 years, the book also includes an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer, who approached this rarely addressed theme in what was his final work, begun almost ten years ago. As well as offering us valuable insights into the cultures that produced these miniature sculptures (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria), he explores the way the form itself is approached. These creations transform what is in principle a plain accessory and in the effort to attain pure beauty, they display an aesthetic awareness that raises the adornment of the body to the level of fine art.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. West African combs: a hundred sublime pieces from an exceptional private collection. A tribute to sculpture and personal adornment. This book is put together like a jewel and contains a carefully chosen selection of around 100 West African combs from one of the world's largest and finest private collections of sub-Saharan African art. Featuring a hitherto unseen assortment of pieces assembled over a period of more than 60 years, the book also includes an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer, who approached this rarely addressed theme in what was his final work, begun almost ten years ago. As well as offering us valuable insights into the cultures that produced these miniature sculptures (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria), he explores the way the form itself is approached. These creations transform what is in principle a plain accessory and in the effort to attain pure beauty, they display an aesthetic awareness that raises the adornment of the body to the level of fine art. AUTHOR: Alain-Michel Boyer (1949 - 2025) was an anthropologist and art historian. He held an argregation in literature and a BA from the Institut d'etudes politiques, as well as two doctorates (Sorbonne, Paris). Following his Fulbright Scholarship (United States), he taught at several American universities. After serving as a member of the Conseil national des universites in Paris, Alain-Michel Boyer then became emeritus professor of African Art. He lived for several years in Ivory Coast, particularly among the Baule and Yaure peoples. He also carried out several research missions in various regions of Africa. He carried out definitive research, particularly in the field of the arts of Ivory Coast. He authored around twenty books, including Comment regarder les arts d'Afrique (Hazan, 2017), Baule (5 Continents Editions, 2008) and Le corps africain (Hazan, 2006). He published the only books on the masks and figurines of two peoples hitherto neglected by art historians: Les Yohoure de Cote d'Ivoire. Faire danser les dieux (Ides et calendes, 2017) and Les figurines kulango. Les esprits mysterieux de la brousse de la collection Pierluigi Peroni (5 Continents Editions, 2017). He was an Officier de l'ordre national du Merite de la Republique de Cote d'Ivoire. SELLING POINTS: . An exceptional selection of West African combs from one of the most important private collections of sub-Saharan African art . A hitherto unseen collection of carefully selected works assembled over more than sixty years . The African comb, a theme rarely addressed in the history of art . The book is accompanied by an authoritative analysis by Alain-Michel Boyer . It offers valuable insights into the cultures that produced these combs (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria) . An essential reference work for devotees of African art and anthropology, and art and beauty in general 152 colour illustrations West African combs: a hundred sublime pieces from an exceptional private collection. A tribute to sculpture and personal adornment. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.