Author:

Brown, Elizabeth Jean 1927-  Search this

Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI  Search this

Type:

Articles

Place:

Kenya

Date:

1995

Notes:

Discussion of Kenyan blacksmithing clans, apprentices, initiation ceremonies and the curses associated with the craft.

Contents:

Heredity, training and death of smiths -- The status of smiths and the attitude shown towards them

Topic:

Blacksmiths--Social aspects  Search this

Blacksmiths  Search this

Blacksmith castes  Search this

Call number:

GN659.K4 B76 1995

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_689478