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1996. Africa, Art, pamphlet. Cambridge Africana, Cambridge University African Studies Centre and the University's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. 55p. Very good paper.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. 55 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm. Produced in conjunction with an exhibition, Metal in Africa at the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 26th September 1996-28th February 1998. CONTENTS : Introduction -- Technology -- History of African Metallurgy -- Metalwork as a Symbol of Authority in West -- and West-Central Africa -- Benin -- Insignia and Prestige Items in Eastern and -- Southern Africa -- Arms and Armour in Sudanic Africa --Ecclesiastical Accoutrements in Ethiopia -- Currency and Exchange -- Manillas -- The West African Gold Trade -- Coinage -- Tools and Weapons -- Metal in Africa Today -- Contemporary Arts and Crafts -- 52 -- Suggestions for Further Reading.