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Afrikanische Waffen - African Weapons

 

 

       

 

 

Afrikanische Waffen - African Weapons

 

Werner Fischer - Manfred Zirngibl

 

 

 

 

About the Authors

 

For almost half a century Werner Fischer travelled to the African continent. "We lived with and among the natives and so we gained an in-depth insight into their tribal life – not only learning their ways and traditions but understanding them," the 87 year-old remembers. "Only by living under same conditions as those in the remotest of areas we did gain the native’s trust and confidence, whilst otherwise Europeans were regarded with utmost suspicion."

 

Manfred A. Zirngibl has devoted more than 50 years to the study of African weapons. His autodidact expertise acquired through readings, museum visits, travels and excellent contacts with scientists, Africanist and collectors throughout the world make him a recognized authority.

 

 

 

 

Afrikanische Waffen is an essential book for anyone serious about African weapons. It provides the reader with a better understanding of the African artisan’s metal working skill and attempts to correct the widely held, ignorant belief that the natives are a backward and primitive people. It discusses the materials used, techniques applied and finishing touches of the African blacksmith. Wooden artefacts, drawings and early taken photographs are included to enhance the visual display.

 

 

 

Afrikanische Waffen - African Weapons displays knives, daggers, swords, axes, as well as ornamental cult and throwing weapons. Fantastic wooden, ivory, iron, copper, brass and bronze masterworks are shown.

 

 

 

 

Various tribal groups are detailed which the Adamaua, Ashanti, Bagirmi, Baule, Falli, Haussa, Kapsiki, Kirdi, Lakka, Matakam, Sahel, Tiv, Tuareg and Yoruba from North and West Africa. The Kamjuru, Massai, Schuli and Turkana are represented from East Africa. 

 

 

 

 

The Congo is represented with objects from the Azande, Abarambo, Bangi, Banza, Bena Lulua, Bwaka, Dengese, Havu, Hutu, Konda, Kusu, Lega, Lobala, Luba, Mangbetu, Mbole, Momvu, Mondjembo, Mongo, Ngala, Ngbandi, Ngombe, Nsakara, Pende, Poto, Saka, Salampasu, Sango, Songe or Songye, Sungu, Teke, Tetela, Togbo, Tshokwe, Yaka, Yakoma and Zande amongst others.

 

 

 

 

Absolute astounding Kuba - Kota and Fang examples adorn the pages. From Southern Africa - the Ambo, Ovambo, Bechwana (or Tschwana), Karanga, Shona and Zulu are represented.

 

Price: $750.00 plus postage.

 

 

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