The Art of Lake Sentani by The Museum of Primitive Art, New York, 1959

In fair condition (torn dustcover)

Title: The Art of Lake Sentani

Publisher: The Museum of Primitive Art, New York

Publication Date: 1959

• Language : English
• Hardcover : 136 pages
• Dimensions : 23 cm  x 2 cm x 29 cm

This book, prepared in conjunction with the exhibition, is the first monograph to be published on this important art style. Written by one of the most respected writers on the art of New Guinea, it gives " a detailed account of Lake Sentani culture, and analysis of its art forms and their function in the society". 81 works in the exhibition. Profusely illustrated with black & white photos. This is a very good hardcover copy in a very good dust jacket (jacket with light soil). The inside of the book is very clean, but neat previous owner name on front endpaper. Large 4to, 11" high X 8" wide, 63 pages.