Profusely illustrated and published in 1980.
11" x 8.5", 279 Pages, 76 Field/Context photos, mostly in B/W, some color. 250+ B/W Object photos, 10 color object photos, 3 maps. Bibliography. Text in English. Author : Roy Sieber. Published to commemorate an exhidition "African Furniture and Household Objects" at the Indianapolis Museum of Art; Nelson Gallery, Kansas City ; The Fine Arts Museum Of San Francisco; The Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, Memphis; and The Brooklyn Museum, April 1980 - September 1981.
A book on African artisanship including a large number of "field" photos and illustrations which help put the objects in cultural and tribal context. The main sections cover : "House and Compound" (with layout illustrations), "Artisans", "Implements", "Furniture" (Including many chairs and stools), and "Containers".
The book illustrates many of the uses of the daily utilitarian items used in normal day to day activities of the tribal peoples of Africa.
