Reflections on African Art: Insights on Rare Pieces from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule Tribes

By Jayne Workman and Robert Workman

Reflections on African Art: Insights on Rare Pieces from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule Tribes shares Robert Workman's journey from his first purchase of African art to building a unique and noteworthy collection. Over 65 years, the Workmans assembled rare and unusual treasures from Mali, C te d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. This book presents works often overlooked in mainstream publications, offering a fresh perspective on Africa's artistic heritage. The collection reflects evolving cultures and traditions, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into this legacy.

Key Features:

- Rare pieces: Focuses on unpublished African art from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule tribes
- Travel documentation: Includes photographs from travels to Mali
- Unique objects: Highlights artifacts reflecting Africa's cultural transformations
- Personal journey: Explores collecting and preserving African art
- Informed insights: Discusses the real historical and practical contexts of power associations, masks, mythology, and more

Through photographs and text, the book preserves African craftsmanship.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764369946
• ISBN13: 9780764369940
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 4.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 9.2" x 12.1"