The art of sub-Saharan Africa-from Songye power objects and Punu mourning masks to Fang reliquary fig ures and Luba staffs-bears witness to this,as it is inextricably linked to its geographical context. This beautifully illustrated publication,atong with insightful descriptions,will accompany readers on a journey through regions rarely visited by Westerners.

People move,ideas move,and styles move,thanks also to the vital role rivers have prayed over the centuries. The art of sub-Saharan Africa-from Songye power objects and Punu mourning masks to Fang reliquary fig ures and Luba staffs-bears witness to this,as it is inextricably linked to its geographical context. This beautifully illustrated publication,atong with insightful descriptions,will accompany readers on a journey through regions rarely visited by Westerners. in search of long-lasting impressions of tribal art.

INTRODUCTION

Bettina yon Lintig

CONGO

Musonge

Luba Empire

Ubangi- Uele Region

Umaniema

Ukongo- Lower River Region

Ukwango

GABON

Ogooue

Ngoume

CAMEROON

Grasslands

NIGERIA

Oyo-Chamba

WESTERN AFRICA

Bamana

Bandama

NOTES

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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