Masks and sculptures from the collection of Gustave and Franyo Schindler

New York, NY: Museum of Primitive Art, 1966. Softcover. VG (title page has embossed stamp from previous owner). Duochrome illustration on brown wraps with bw text. 40 unnumbered pages. Bw illustrations. "Primitive man faced the mysteries of life with fear, bewilderment and reverence. He could not understand the great forces of nature -fire, wind, rain and fertility - He was awed by the great events within his own existence- birth, dreams, sickness and death. He answered these mysteries with ritual and sometimes with cruelty. Secret societies were formed and rulers chosen. Gods were placated by ceremonial dances. Crops grew, children were born, rains came if the proper idols were worshipped or the right ceremonial masks and garb were worn." - introduction by Gustave Schindler.