Abstract

A rare collection of all types of valuable folk craft originating from Africa, Latin America and Asia. Introducing more than 370 pieces amid 230 kinds of cultural heritage, which include textiles, woodwork, paperwork and ceramics, as well as ritualistic objects and tools for casting curses. This is the first and last catalog of folk art collected over the years by a leading international folk art dealer, as precious artifacts continue to be scattered and lost.

Author’s Information

KOGEISHA collects, sells, and provides collections of folk artifacts from all over the world, objects that have been created for daily life and passed down through generations, reflecting local climate, environment and lifestyle. Tens of thousands of items are always in stock. Previous collaborations have included the collections of Shōji Hamada, Keisuke Serizawa, and other notables who promote the Japanese folk art movement, and KOGEISHA is also responsible for many folk art collections found in museums and art galleries throughout Japan