Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1854-1925 · Halifax, Eng., F. King & Sons, ltd. · leaf 246
the Volta river, where awood core was in use instead of a sand one. Quite lately Robinson {Haiisaland,p. 118) states that at Kano, there are also on sale swords, spears, and many otherarticles made of native wrought iron. The article desired is first formed in wax,and from this a clay mould is made… … mi^^Ms^ Fig. 272.—Group of bronze female figures. Leyden Museum. beaten (wrought) afterwards ? Between the crude castings of the average nativeAfrican and the fine results before us there is a vast difference, and hence thecommon expression of opinion that the art as we see it to have existed in…
Art, Primitive
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