Art of the Solomon Islands
| Author | : Deborah Waite |
| Publisher | : 5Continents |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 2008-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106019817219 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Art of the Solomon Islands by : Deborah Waite
Download or read book Art of the Solomon Islands written by Deborah Waite and published by 5Continents. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Conru Collection encompasses a broad range of artworks made between the eighteenth and early twentieth centuries. Most of the objects were collected in the early period of Pacific exploration. The collection is representative of the artistic output of the region and includes masks from Nissan and Bougainville, war canoe ornaments from New Georgia and Choisel, and numerous figural sculptures from throughout the island chain, as well as weaponry, jewellery and articles for daily life.