Robert Bleakley's African Masks provides a compact visual survey of mask traditions from across sub-Saharan Africa, with particular attention to West African wood sculpture. The book identifies individual examples and relates them to the histories, customs and artistic traditions of the communities in which they were produced. The illustrated section includes examples such as a Bambara antelope mask, a Bobo mask, an Ekoi mask and a Yoruba mask, demonstrating the considerable variety of sculptural forms and cultural contexts represented in the volume. The 40 colour plates form the visual core of the book and are accompanied by concise descriptions, while a full-page map helps situate the material geographically. (AI-generated content description)