The Mystery of the Venus Island Fetish

Discover the captivating narrative of 'The Mystery of the Venus Island Fetish,' an enthralling anthropological mystery that delves deep into the enigmatic past of primitive art. Edited and introduced by renowned naturalist Tim Flannery, this trade paperback (UK) delivers a gripping tale woven with historical intrigue and bizarre twists. Set in 1932, the story follows young anthropologist Archie Meek, who is drawn into a world of unsettling wonders after his extended field trip to the exotic Venus Island. As he grapples with the disturbing legacy of a ceremonial mask surrounded by thirty-two human skulls, Archie uncovers a shocking secret that could change everything. What dark forces are at play? Readers will be entranced by the evocative descriptions of the heart-shaped mask, painted in striking white, red, and black ochre, and the stark character portrayal of the eerily captivating eyes that mesmerize all who gaze into them. A delightful romp filled with eccentric personalities and unexpected adventures, this novel invites you into a richly detailed world of mystery, art history, and the quest for truth. Perfect for fans of anthropological fiction and mystery novels, 'The Mystery of the Venus Island Fetish' offers a thrilling reading experience that will leave you spellbound and questioning the thin line between reason and madness. Grab your copy today and explore the deeper meanings hidden within this extraordinary tale. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new book, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2014, with 288 pages of intriguing storytelling!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922079305
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 288


Description:
Edited and introduced by TIm Flannery. Painted in white, red and black ochre, the heart-shaped mask was one of the greatest creations of primitive man. The size of a dining table, it was carved with crazed, spiky lines that told of its maker's dangerous insanity. The nose, with its wide-open nostrils, sat above a great slash of a mouth filled with jagged, blackened, pig's teeth. But these horrors were not what one first noticed. It was the eyes that drew you in. Bloodshot. Manic. Hypnotic. They had been fashioned from pearl shells smeared with red ochre, the irises blackened spirals made from cone shells. They pulled at Archie's soul as powerfully as a vortex. It's 1932, and the Venus Island fetish, a ceremonial mask surrounded by thirty-two human skulls, now resides in the museum in Sydney. But young anthropologist Archie Meek, recently returned from an extended field trip to Venus Island, has noticed a strange discoloration of some of the skulls of the fetish. Has someone been tampering with the primitive artefact? Is there a link between the mysterious disappearance of Cecil Polkinghorne, curator of archaeology, and the fetish? And how did Eric Sopwith, retired mollusks expert, die in the museum's storeroom? The Mystery of the Venus Island Fetish is a delightfully risque romp, full of eccentric characters, intrigue and adventure.

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