African Arms and Armor
By Christopher Spring
Published by Smithsonian Institute Press
Year Published 1993
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is a comprehensive survey of traditional African weaponry, from ceremonial swords to soldiers’ armor. Items from private and museum collections worldwide are illustrated. They are accompanied by early engravings, field photographs and line drawings - and complement an informative text discussing the weapons particular to each society. The book includes 30 color and 130 black and white photographs.
Notes - Slight creasing to front dust jacket. slight wear and tear on dust jacket.
By Christopher Spring
Published by Smithsonian Institute Press
Year Published 1993
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is a comprehensive survey of traditional African weaponry, from ceremonial swords to soldiers’ armor. Items from private and museum collections worldwide are illustrated. They are accompanied by early engravings, field photographs and line drawings - and complement an informative text discussing the weapons particular to each society. The book includes 30 color and 130 black and white photographs.
Notes - Slight creasing to front dust jacket. slight wear and tear on dust jacket.
By Christopher Spring
Published by Smithsonian Institute Press
Year Published 1993
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is a comprehensive survey of traditional African weaponry, from ceremonial swords to soldiers’ armor. Items from private and museum collections worldwide are illustrated. They are accompanied by early engravings, field photographs and line drawings - and complement an informative text discussing the weapons particular to each society. The book includes 30 color and 130 black and white photographs.
Notes - Slight creasing to front dust jacket. slight wear and tear on dust jacket.
