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Art of Central Africa

Art of Central Africa : Masterpieces from the Berlin Museum für Völkerkunde

Koloss, Hans-Joachim

New York : Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (1990)
ISBN: 0-8109-2462-5

English text
87 pages
Illustrations, maps
Softcover.

28 cm
365 gr.

Comments: This publication was issued in connection with the exhibition Art of Central Africa: Masterpieces from the Berlin Museum für Völkerkunde held at The Metropolitan Musem of Art from 6 through November 4, 1990.

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