About The Book

The full catalogue of a magnificent collection of African Art. The most unique masks and sculptures are highlighted and discussed in detail. Text in English, French and Dutch.

Anima Mundi is the catalog of the large collection of African art by Jan and Kristina Engels. For several years now they have been presenting their own private collection in their museum JAS (Jan aan de Stroom). It is a place where creativity, art and traditions meet. In the book you will discover beautiful photography of their collected art, accompanied by texts by specialist in African Art, François Neyt.

Text in English, French and Dutch.

About The Author

François Neyt is Professor Emeritus at the Catholic University of Louvain. He has published several works on African art, including La redoutable statuaire Songye d’Afrique centrale (Fonds Mercator, 2009), Fleuve Congo (Fonds Mercator, 2010), Fétiches et objets ancestraux (5 Continents Editions, 2013), Trésors de Côte d'Ivoire (Fonds Mercator, 2014), L’Univers Songye (Fonds Mercator, 2025).

Product Details

  • Publisher: Lannoo Publishers (September 23, 2025)
  • Length: 464 pages
  • ISBN13: 9789401492324

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