Ethan Rider (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 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 that are not only functional but also works of art. Recognized for their rarity and remarkable craftsmanship but chosen strictly for their beauty, each blade—whether a throwing knife, a short sword, a currency object, an axe, or an adze—is presented individually, so that it can be appreciated as a stand-alone masterwork for its flowing form and subtle details. The 55 collections from which these remarkable works are drawn include museums, private holdings, and those of art dealers. Many have never before been seen by the public, much less published. 238 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 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, including many rare and obscure types. This edition includes an introducion detailing pieces with lost provenance such as the rare throwing knife pictured on the cover, lost for hundreds of years, and a Mangbetu masterpiece, one of only five known by a master hand. Also featuring appendices detailing throwing knife grips and African blades that incorporate European-made components. 256 pages, 32 x 23 cm, fully illustrated in color and black and white Includes a distribution map. Published in a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 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.…