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Title:African Designs of Nigeria & the Cameroons
Series:(International Design Library Series)
Author:Caren Caraway
ISBN:0880450606 : 9780880450607
Illustrations:b/w illus
Format:Paperback
Size:215x280mm
Pages:48
Weight: .195 Kg.
Published:Pathway Book Service (Stemmer House) - October 1984
List Price: 5.5 Pounds Sterling
Availability:In Print
Subjects:Decorative arts & crafts: INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL ART & DESIGN: Nigeria: Cameroon


The ancient tribal arts that have inspired so many modern artists are here displayed in all of their strength and stylised symbolism. Nigeria's ancient artistic tradition, extending from the fifth century BC to the present time, has generated a wealth of art styles, in ivory, brass, terra cotta and wood. East of Nigeria, diverse ethnic groups comprising the Cameroons can be divided into four style-regions, ranging from the highly abstract designs of the northern area to the bold decorations of the Grasslands.