100 African Blades from 55 Collections, Volume II

Language: English

Published by J.M. Fogel Media, Inc., San Francisco, 2023

1733007849 / 9781733007849

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Not shrink-wrapped, but new - this is a new and uncirculated copy, offered by permission of the publisher. FREE economy shipping worldwide. This deluxe volume presents a selection of 100 traditional African blades, featuring a new group of masterworks from public and private collections, an important exposé on inauthentic blades, and unique data from field testing of twenty-five throwing knives. Showcasing the finest African blades, many have never been published or seen by the public before. Together, these demonstrate the beauty and diversity of this often-overlooked but extraordinary art form. 256 pages, 32 x 23 cm, fully illustrated in color and black and white Includes a distribution map and technical notes. Published in a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies.

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Title
100 African Blades from 55 Collections, Volume II
Author
Rider, Ethan
Publisher
J.M. Fogel Media, Inc., San Francisco
Publication year
2023
Condition
As new
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No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1733007849
ISBN 13
9781733007849
Item weight
1,814.369 grams
Dimensions
24.13 centimeters width by 33.02 centimeters height by 2.87 centimeters depth

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Gallery Rider has been operating in Oakland, CA since 2004 with a primarily focus on African antiques, particularly African blades and the material culture of the Tiv of Nigeria. While not an area of focus, selling books has become an integral aspect of the business over the years. Some titles offered are new, delivered directly from the publisher.

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Books about African and Oceanic Art