Art of Nigeria, the known and unknown tribes, Statues of the collection of Peter de Jeu an expert specialized in nigerian art. A life time of pure passion, knowledge, traveling through the country to visit the tribes in places often not accessible for the ordinary people. An obsession to look for the known and unknown tribes of Nigeria, has resulted in an extra ordinary collection of works of art, in wood, bronze and ivory. All very well documented in a 5 volume art book. An exclusive unique overview of the art and creativity of 511 Nigerian tribes. Most tribes were never published before! Tested bronze and ivory objects that date back from 100 to sometimes 2.500 years old. Great known and unknown carvers, beautiful bronzes, impressive ivories, terrific terracotta’s and astonishing wooden sculptures.
Five volumes, 2.500 pages, over 5.000 objects. The book took 8 years to produce and with 50 years to gather the amazing pictures. A life’s work and reference for everyone with a passion for Nigerian tribal art. Un apercu unique et exclusif de l’art et de la creativite de 511 tribus nigerianes. La plupart des tribus n’avaient jamais ete publiees auparavant! Des objets en bronze et en ivoire ont ete testes et datent de 100 a 2.500 ans. Grands sculpteurs connus et inconnus, beaux bronzes, ivoires impressionnants, superbes terres cuites et sculptures en bois.
Cinq volumes, 2.500 pages, plus de 5.000 objets. Le livre a pris 8 ans pour produire et avec 50 ans pour rassembler les images etonnantes. Un vrai travail de vie et une reference pour tous les passionnes d’art tribal nigerian.