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Discoveries: African Art

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Description

Discoveries: African Art

African Art from the Smiley Collection.

Glaze, Anita J. / Scheinberg, Alfred L.

Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press (1989).
ISBN-10 : ‎0812214021

English text
92 pages
Numerous illustrations
Softcover

28,5 x 21,5 cm.
442 g

CHF 20 / 40
EUR 18 / 36

Condition

Good condition, shows normal wear regarding cover and spine. May have page markings and/or exlibris sticker(s).

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Weight

442 g

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Discoveries: African Art

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