How Blacksmiths Forged a Powerful Status Across the Continent of Africa, At the Smithsonian

Iron tools, weapons, musical instruments and sculptures tell a tale of centuries of the craft’s influence
Iron tools, weapons, musical instruments and sculptures tell a tale of centuries of the craft’s influence

The Beauty And The Power Of African Blacksmiths

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Brass Working and Mforowa Manufacture among the Akan of Coastal Ghana during the 17th–20th centuries

How Blacksmiths Forged a Powerful Status Across the Continent of Africa, At the Smithsonian

How Blacksmiths Forged a Powerful Status Across the Continent of Africa, At the Smithsonian

There have been a few empires in North Africa's history (Mali, Ghana, Carthage). Outside of Carthage, why is there little discussion of these empires? Is it due to Eurocentric perspectives, or racial

The History of Blacksmithing – Appalachian Ironworks

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How Blacksmiths Forged a Powerful Status Across the Continent of Africa, At the Smithsonian

Forging networks and mixing ores: Rethinking the social landscapes of iron metallurgy – topic of research paper in History and archaeology. Download scholarly article PDF and read for free on CyberLeninka open

Passing the Torch: Senegalese Metalsmithing Across Geography and Gender In 2017, Karen Smith was already working full time as a metalsmith, but she wanted to learn the heritage skills of goldsmithing.