Research Catalog

Title

Traditional weapons of Africa (billhooks, sickles and scythes) : a regional approach with technical, morphological, and aesthetic classifications / Tristan Arbousse Bastide.

Author

Arbousse Bastide, Tristan.

Publication

Oxford, England : Archaeopress, 2010, ©2010.

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Details

Description

146 pages : illustrations; 30 cm.

Summary

"This book is the third in a series prepared by the author on traditional weapons from the African Continent. The first volume focuses on weapons with a straight symmetrical blade and double cutting edges such as daggers, various types of swords, and peculiar cutting side arms with divergent edges. In the second volume the author looks at weapons with straight or curved blades and a main convex cutting edge. In this third volume the author examines a group of unusual edged weapons showing analogies to agricultural implements. These weapons are characterized by a bent or curved blade with a main concave cutting edge. They can be compared to billhooks, sickles and scythes. Mostly originating from Central Africa these objects were produced during the 19th century and early 20th century. Their use was mainly linked with status, parade and dance, however very large examples or plain blades were also practical fighting weapons."--Publisher's website.

Series Statement

BAR international series ; 2149

Uniform Title

BAR international series ; 2149.

Subject

• Weapons > Africa
• Armes > Afrique
• Antiquities
• Weapons
• Africa > Antiquities
• Africa

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-134).

Language (note)

• In English and French.

ISBN

• 9781407306902
• 1407306901

LCCN

2010530015

OCLC

• ocn668941812
• 668941812
• SCSB-1636357

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library