Red gold of africa: copper in precolonial history and culture
Auteur :
Herbert, Eugenia W.
Éditeur :
University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN :
9780299096045
Date de publication :
31 janv. 2003
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,4 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
608 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Offers a comprehensive analysis of the history, archaeology, and ethnology of copper in sub-Saharan Africa. This book introduces the ritual, social, and political aspects of copper working and consumption, deals with the copper trade and examines the roles it played in traditional sub-Saharan African society.