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Text and lavish photographs present the art and treasures of the African kingdoms which existed prior to European colonization.

A visual guide to tribal art collectibles from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, providing overviews and discussion of some of the major elements of the cultures of each region, profiles of key art-producing countries, and examples of representative work, each with measurements, price range, and date of production. Includes sidebars and maps.