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Primitive Money of Africa by James P Zylstra
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Primitive Money of Africa entertwines the culture, history, and traditions of the African people through the uses of objects such as beads, hoes, and cattle in trading, bride price, burial rites, divination, medical treatments, and tributes to kings and tribal chiefs. Included is an index of these items with particulars, citations, and locations of their use. This book will appeal to all ages.

Author Biography:

James Zylstra, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1932. He served in the Air Force as a bandsman from 1950 - 1954. He taught mathematics in Grand Rapids, Harbor Springs, and Detroit, Michigan. He spent four years in Nigeria, two years teaching mathematics, and two years as administrator of the Mennonite Central Committee in Nigeria.After retirement he pursued an old hobby of numismatics and exhibiting at Coin Shows in Michigan, Illinois, and Florida. Hamill Gallery of Tribal Art contributed numerous illustrations in this book, including the cover design.
Release date Australia
December 29th, 2018
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributors
  • Cover design or artwork by Hamill Gallery of Tribal Art
  • Edited by Keith Ryan Miller
Edition
Print ed.
Illustrations
195 Illustrations; Illustrations, color
Pages
230
Dimensions
152x229x16
ISBN-13
9780578440118
Product ID
29084497

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