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Arnoldsche Art Publishers. Stuttgart, Germany. 2001. First edition;. pages 208; 206 illustrations (with 131 in colour); hardcover in mint dust jacket mint condition new. Scarce. Text in English and German. This is the first publication to provide an extensive survey of the arts of New Britain, part of Papua New Guinea, 150 selected works impressively document the riches in shape, colour and inspiration of New Britain art, accompanied by essays from noted experts. The major focus is on the arts of the Baining, Sulka, Nakanai and Tolai peoples, who in connection with cult festivities and secret societies have produced an astonishing variety of artistic means of expression. A standard work on Oceanic art. A selection of contributors include Ingrid Heermann, Chris Gosden, Monique Jeydy-Ballini, Christian Kaufmann and Philippe Peltier.