Chokwe
Birmingham Museum of Art (Birmingham, Ala.)
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Chokwe
by Birmingham Museum of Art (Birmingham, Ala.)
Published
1998
Publisher
Prestel
Pages
191
ISBN-10
3791319973
Description
The Chokwe, the most famous and artistically prolific ethnic group in Angola, command a rich visual world, as this exhibition catalog illustrates using artworks carefully selected from prominent private and museum collections in the United States, Europe, Canada, and South America. One hundred and fifty of the finest masterpieces of the Chokwe are displayed here in vibrant color, as well as works from neighboring groups resident in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, to include masks, chief's and ancestral figures, thrones, scepters, divination tools, and ceramic figures.
Subjects
Sona geometry from Angola. Mathematics of an African Tradition
The material culture of the Lunda-Lovale peoples
Lusona
Cokwe expansion, 1850-1900
Sobre a religião dos Quiocos
Desenhos na areia dos quiocos do nordeste de Angola
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chokwe?
This edition of Chokwe has approximately 191 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Chokwe?
For most readers, Chokwe typically takes between 3h 59m and 2h 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Chokwe?
The estimated word count for Chokwe is approximately 47,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Chokwe?
Chokwe was written by Birmingham Museum of Art (Birmingham, Ala.).
When was Chokwe published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.