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African Design: An Illustrated Survey of Traditional Craftwork by Margaret Trowell ISBN: 0486427145 Dover Publications Price: $14.95 click here to see this book Nearly 200 handsome illustrations depict geometric patterns in ornamental basketry; repetitive motifs in fabrics; batiks and tie-dyed cloth; incised and moulded decorations on the exteriors of houses; beaded bags, belts, and boots; carvings on bowls, drinking vessels, door panels; and much else. An excellent reference for collectors and students of African art. Republication of second edition of African Design, published by Frederick A. Praeger, New York & Washington, 1966. Table of Contents for African Design: An Illustrated Survey of Traditional Craftwork ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOREWORD TO THE SECOND EDITION I. THE CRAFTSMAN'S AIM II. WALL DECORATION III. PATTERNS ON MATS AND SCREENS IV. TEXTILE DESIGN V. ORNAMENTAL BASKETRY VI. BEADWORK VII. THE DECORATION OF HIDES AND LEATHER VIII. CICATRIZATION AND BODY PAINTING IX. CALABASH PATTERNS X. DECORATION ON WOOD XI. ORNAMENTAL IVORY CARVING XII. DECORATIVE METAL WORK XIII. POTTERY DESIGN XIV. MOTIFS IN AFRICAN DESIGN INDEX PLATES

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