Melanesian Design. A Study of Style in Wood and Tortoiseshell Carving (2 Volumes)

Reichard, Gladys A.

Published by Columbia University Press, New York, 1933

About this Item

2 Volumes in black cloth with white lettering & design. Vol.I. 172 pgs.text, b/w diagrams & text figures. Folding map and Errata at end. Vol.II. 14 pgs. Catalogue of Plates, followed by 151 b/w plates of the materials studied; that include, Admiralty Island woodcarving and Kapkaps, Tami woodcarving, New Ireland Kapkaps, Solomon Island shellwork, shellwork from other locations & illustrations for comparison. All plates are bright and show wonderful detail. Black cloth is lightly scuffed without damage. Lightly age toned endpapers with brief pencilings and typical light foxing to preliminary pages. An excellent study and a 2 volume set that will require additional shipping charges for a parcel over 2.75 kg.

Seller Inventory # 2154a

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Melanesian Design. A Study of Style in Wood and Tortoiseshell Carving (2 Volumes)
• Publisher: Columbia University Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1933
• Language: English
• Binding: Decorative Cloth
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Vg+
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art & Antiques