100 African Blades from 55 Collections
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.
100 African Blades from 55 Collections
By Ethan Rider
Published in English by J. M. Fogel Media, 2021
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
ISBN 978-1-7330078-9-4
Hardcover
$99.00


