Les Editions du Chene Arts de l Oceanie Maurice Leenhardt 1947 French Oceanic Tribal Art Book Paris

Arts de l'Oceanie by Maurice Leenhardt explores Oceanic art with striking black and white photography by Emmanuel Sougez. Published by Les Editions du Chene in Paris (1947), this vintage French volume documents masks, sculptures, and tapa cloths from the Solomon Islands, Fiji, and New Caledonia. Noticeable age spots on interior pages and endpapers. Spine shows significant wear and damage. Cover has light scuffing and edge wear. Binding is intact but fragile in spots. Inscription on front pages. No dust cover. Title: Arts de l'Oceanie Author: Maurice Leenhardt Photographer: Emmanuel Sougez Publisher: Les Editions du Chene Publication Year: 1947 Language: French Format: Hardcover Subject: Oceanic Art Origin: Paris, France Collection: Arts du Monde Keywords: Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Melanesian, Polynesian, Ethnography, French Literature, Art History, Musee de l'Homme, Vintage Book, 1940s, Cultural Anthropology, Pacific Islands, Mask Sculpture, Tapa Cloth, Rare Books