Author: J. F. JEMKUR, GERT CHESI, GERHARD MERZEDER, MARK RASMUSSEN
Title: The Nok culture
Description: Prestel, 2006. Gekartonneerd met stofomslag. Pp: 149. This comprehensive overview of the art of Africa?s ancient Nok civilization presents examples of the oldest known figurative sculpture south of the Sahara.In 1943 in central Nigeria a group of tin miners uncovered some clay shards which, when reconstructed, were found to be fragments of terra cotta sculptures. The unique representations of human heads and animals date from 500 BCE and are attributed to a culture known today as the Nok. One hundred authenticated pieces, many shown here for the first time, are collected in this exciting introduction to an enigmatic culture that is thought to be the oldest known organized civilization in sub-Saharan Africa. While much about the Nok peoples remains unknown, their craftsmanship and attention to detail speak volumes about their talents, understanding of beauty, and sophistication. Lavishly illustrated throughout and with essays discussing the art of the Nok, this collection offers an intriguing glimpse into an important chapter in the history of African art. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.

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