The Pre-European Pottery of South West Africa. Cimbebasia Memoir No. 1 – Sydow, W

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This material is presented in two parts, the first dealing with the geographical, prehistoric and ethnological background together with reference by the early European travellers to pottery-making in southern Africa. The discussion part consists of the classification, distribution and manufacture of the pottery described and relates the ethnographic evidence for pottery-making in pre-European South West Africa. Over 90 complete pots together with shards and wooden containers are included for comparison. 104 Pages. 1st edition. Condition: Good to very good. Binding: Softcover. Abrasions to fore-edge of front cardwrap.

Publisher: State Museum
Date Published: 1967
Publication Place: Windhoek
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good.
Binding: Softcover.