African Iconic Masterpieces: from Avner Shakarov collection

Avner Shakarov is an American he is researcher and traveler, specialist in African art. He studied African art in West and Central Africa as an independent scholar in 1960th and in 1990s in Ivory Coast and collected African art since 1962. An array of sculptural work by unknown African artists inspired Avner Shakarov in their unique art. His collection present a classic picture of the traditional African art that was available when Avner Shakarov began to take an early age interest in what was still called primitive art. The book is a combination of an artistic life of Africa with a virtual museum of world art. The world famous creations of great masters are compared with outstanding works of nameless artists. An overview of the main artistic genres and techniques is complemented by excursions into the history of art from its inception to modern times. In 1960th Avner Shakarov traveled in African countries. He lived on the premises and studied African art. He visited caves and altars where some cultures kept figures carved in memory of deceased ancestors. Avner Shakarov’s collections were published nationally and internationally. Collection was reviewed by Contrées Lointaines in France and reviewed by museums. Collection associated subjects Africa Antiquities Art, African Art – Private collections Belgium – Brussels.