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Front MatterSource: African Arts, Vol. 14, No. 2 (Feb., 1981), pp. 4-69Published by: UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies CenterStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3335716 .
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To see the "Venice of Africa" travel to Benin (Dahomey) and the village of Gan- vie. Here over 10,000 people live in stilt houses, high and dry over a lagoon. Need- less to say, they're fabulous fishermen.
In the 5th century A.D. while the Roman Empire was falling in Europe, the Kingdom of Ghana was a full-fledged political state in West Africa.
The ancient Kingdom of Da- homey exchanged ambassadors with the court of Louis XIV.
Part of the fun of West Africa is bargaining. So here are three hints for successful bargaining: 1. Start at half of what you're willing to pay. 2. Never hurry. 3. Keep a sense of humor.
Handshaking is an important social grace in West Africa, so re- member to shake hands with ev- eryone in the room when you're being introduced. Also, always shake hands (pass food or gifts, etc.) with your right hand. That's important!
NOTE: lephants have the right of way
NOTE: When driving through the national parks re- member that elephants have the right of way. They're bigger than you are.
Africa's "Macy's" and "Gimbels" are the open markets in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. They're not to be missed.
Air Afrique offers regularly scheduled, luxurious, non-stop jets from JFK to Dakar, Senegal, and then on to the rest of Africa. It's the only way to fly!
Now what are you waiting for? Isn't it time you discovered West Africa? Just call your Travel Agent or your nearest Air Afrique/Air France office today. Hurry!
The air is so clear in Mauritania that scientists gathered there to witness the solar eclipse in 1973.
Abidjan, Ivory Coast is often referred to as the "Manhattan of Africa". It has a "Central Park", skyscrapers, and the Hotel Ivoire is often com- pared to a glass-enclosed Rockefeller Center.
While you're on a photo-safari in Gabon, per- haps you'll get a picture of the extremely rare situ- tongas. And perhaps you won't.
Dakar, Senegal is often referred to as the "Paris of Africa".
AIR F9'APRIO Africa begins with Air Afrique.
And it's just seven hours to the New Sun... West Africa.
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FEBRUARY 1981 e Volume XIV, Number 2
28 THE LYDENBURG HEADS AND THE EARLIEST AFRICAN SCULPTURE SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR
Tim Maggs and Patricia Davison
34 ASA IBILE YORUBA Donald J. Cosentino
38 SOGONI KOUN Pascal James Imperato
48 KALABARI CUT-THREAD AND PULLED-THREAD CLOTH: AN EXAMPLE OF CULTURAL AUTHENTICATION
Tonye Victor Erekosima and Joanne Bubolz Eicher
52 THE FANCY AND THE FIERCE: YORUBA MASKING TRADITIONS OF SIERRA LEONE
John Nunley
59 IVORY TRUMPETS OF THE MENDE Joe Henggeler
64 AFRICAN ART AT THE SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE
Deborah A. Deacon
65 AFRICAN CRAFTS AS COMMUNICATION Daniel J. Crowley
10 In memoriam: Katherine Coryton White and Iris G. Silverman 12 Letters 15 Books 25 b propos 72 Current Events 75 Recent Exhibitions 85 caveat emptor 85 New Publications 87 Contributors 88 Acknowledgments
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