African Art by Robbins & Nooter having been painted by the

having been painted by the original factory decorators

& Malleson / Conroy & Bissett / Conroy

This book presents a delightful

through the development of porcelain manufacturing in the 1870s-1880s

African Art by Robbins & Nooter having been painted by theTable of Contents African art with its powerful forms, complex symbolism, and formal inventiveness has only recently come to be recognized as one of the great artistic traditions of mankind. This rich tradition is showcased here in a remarkable selection of outstanding works. Nearly 1,600 objects are illustrated, each accompanied by scholarly information on style, usage, meaning, and cultural origin. Featured individually by section are the styles of