Cattle for Beads. The archaeology of historical contact and trade on the Namib Coast – Kinahan, Jill

Studies in African Archaeology 17

Doctoral thesis. The author examines the bead and ceramic trade between indigenous pastoralists at Walvis Bay and Western seafarers and identifies three phases of social and economic change. The wealthy pastoralists controlled the trade and circulation of goods inland, but by the mid-19th century commerical operations at Walvis Bay had collapsed and the people were dependent upon wage-labour, charity and scavenging. (from the rear cover). 119 Pages. 1st Edition. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Thick card-wraps. Some light rubbing to covers. Mild edge-wear.

Publisher: Namibia Archaeological Trust
Date Published: 2000
Publication Place: Windhoek, Namibia
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good.
Binding: Softcover. Thick card-wraps. Some light rubbing to covers. Mild edge-wear.