Musée du quai Branly, the collection

The musée du quai Branly in Paris houses a vast and impressive collection of art from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. From sculptures to utilitarian utensils, architectural ornaments to revered totems, and ceremonial masks to matrimonial costumes, the breadth of the collection offers a mosaic of the world's rich cultural and artistic diversity.

This synoptic work, divided into six parts - corresponding to the four continents represented at the quai Branly, as well as its photographic and historical collections - includes first-class reproductions of more than 250 masterpieces from the museum. With incisive essays from 150 of the world's preeminent experts in the fields of history, art, and anthropology, this comprehensive reference volume equips the reader with the essential notions required to appreciate the main creative outputs of these fascinating and unique civilizations.