African Iron Working: Ancient and Traditional

by Haland and Peter L. Shinnie

Iron working has a long and rich history in Africa--it was decisive for the development of many African cultures and states, and its study is now yielding results of great significance. This book, a collection of articles by archaeologists and enthnographers from the USA, Africa, and Europe, explores the development of the iron working processes, the reasons for local variation, the role of iron workers in ancient and modern societies, and the way in which iron production changed society.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8200072924
• ISBN13: 9788200072928
• Release Date: July 1986
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.