Lower Niger Bronzes - Beyond Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, and Benin

This book demonstrates that copper alloy casting was widespread in southern Nigeria and has been practiced for at least a millennium.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Fagg's Prophecy, Previous Research, and Lower Niger Bronze Forms 2. Historical and Ethnographic Background 3. Southern Nigerian Copper-Alloy Components, Sources, and Analyses 4. Manillas and Bracelets 5. Replicas, Skeumorphs, and Vessels 6. The ¿v¿/¿f¿/Ovuo Complex 7. Human and Humanoid Figures 8. Heads, Faces, and Costume Masks 9. Leopard Skulls, Ram's Heads, Hippopotami, and Other Creatures 10. "Pectorals, Hip Ornaments, and Waist Pendants" or Pendant Plaques 11. Bells and Bell Heads 12. Scepter Finials and the "Aro Knot" 13. "Tsoede Bronzes," "Enowe's Girdle," and "Death Rings" - More Mysteries 14. The End Game: Possible Solutions for an Ongoing Puzzle

About the author

Philip M. Peek is Professor Emeritus at Drew University and a Research Associate at the Smithsonian Institution. He has also previously edited African Folklore: An Encyclopedia, with Kwesi Yankah (Routledge, 2004).

Summary

This book demonstrates that copper alloy casting was widespread in southern Nigeria and has been practiced for at least a millennium.

Product details

• Authors: Philip M. Peek, Philip M. (Drew University Peek, Peek Philip M.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9780367529079
• ISBN: 978-0-367-52907-9
• No. of pages: 226
• Series: Routledge Research in Art History
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; The arts: general issues, ART / General, Africa, ART / History / General, Anthropology, ART / African, sculpture, History of Art, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, African History, Art styles not defined by date, The arts: general topics, ART / History / European / Medieval