Description: Title: Vigango: Commemorative Sculpture of the Mijikenda of Kenya This book has been signed and inscribed by author Ernie Wolfe III on the first blank page. Author: Ernie Wolfe III with essays by David Parkin and Roy Sieber Publisher: Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown, MassachusettsCopyright Date and Edition: 1986, stated First EditionISBN: 0913967028Exhibition: Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown, MassachusettsPages: 79 pagesFormat, Size: Softcover, 8" by 12"Language: EnglishIllustrations: full-color and duotone photographs throughout Catalog issued in conjunction with the 1986 exhibition of Vigango African sculptures at the William College Museum of Art. Signed by the author, Ernie Wolfe III. From the Foreword:"The exhibition of sculpture that this publication celebrates brings to the public one of least familiar and least well studied traditions of African art. The stele-like vigango of the Minikenda f Kenya are erected to commemorate important deceased elders, members of the Gohu society." Contents include:The Society and Culture of the Mijikenda (David Parkin)A Note on History and Style (Roy Sieber)Preserving the Gohu Continuum: The Installation of a Kigango,July-August 1981 (A Note on Sexual Taboos; A Note on Gohu Society; A Note on Vigango, Vibao and Makoma; A Note on Design Derivation)PlatesBibliography Condition: Very good minus pre-owned condition, coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages complete and clean (except for Wolfe's inscription and signature on first blank page, minor wear to text block, minor age toning), covers have general wear (minor corner and edge wear, sunning along spine area, general surface wear). Shipping: Domestic winner pays 1 1/2 pounds Media Mail shipping -- which includes DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. No international shipping. Payment: Payment must be received within 4 days of auction close. Refunds: After communicating with the seller, buyer may return the item (shipped using identical method as originally sent with delivery confirmation/insurance) for a refund. PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS and combine shipping. Please e-mail me for combined shipping options and rates. Thanks!
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Signed By: Ernie Wolfe III
Book Title: VIGANGO Commemorative Sculpture of the Mijikenda of Kenya
Signed: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Williams College Museum of Art
Original Language: English
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 1986
Type: Art Book
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Author: Ernie Wolfe III
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Art & Culture
Topic: African, Exhibitions, Fine Arts, Sculpture
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
