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[ACC Art Books] This book unveils the artistic creativity of a region of West Africa through the Weis Collection, and is a comprehensive overview of Grasslands Art. In contrast to many other African regions, the works of the artists are characterised by enormous diversity, dynamism, movement, asymmetry, power, and even unbridled wildness. Art of the Cameroon Grasslands unveils the artistic creativity of a region of West Africa through the Weis Collection. With texts by Peter Weis and Bettina von Lintig, and a contribution by Michael Oehrl, the book is a comprehensive overview of Grasslands Art. In contrast to many other African regions, the works of the artists of the ethnic groups that live in the Grasslands are characterized by enormous diversity, dynamism, movement, asymmetry, power, and even unbridled wildness. Other works radiate tranquillity, offering the viewer uncommon visual pleasure and delight. For centuries, kingdoms and rulers in this region competed to create ne