Forge and the funeral, the: the smith in kapsiki/higi culture
Auteur :
van Beek, Walter E. A.
Éditeur :
Michigan State University Press
ISBN :
9781611861662
Date de publication :
1 nov. 2015
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,8 cm
Poids :
513 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Throughout Africa one craft among many stands out: that of the blacksmith. In many African cultures, smiths occupy a significant position, not just as artisans engaging in a difficult craft but also as special people. The Forge and the Funeral describes the position of the smith in the culture of the Kapsiki/Higi of northern Cameroon and northeastern Nigeria.