100 African Blades from 55 Collections, Volume III

Language: English

Published by J.M. Fogel Media, Inc., San Francisco, 2026

ISBN 10: 1733007865 (ISBN 13: 9781733007863)

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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, 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.

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Title
100 African Blades from 55 Collections, Volume III
Author
Rider, Ethan
Publisher
J.M. Fogel Media, Inc., San Francisco
Publication year
2026
Condition
As new
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No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
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