Describes the techniques involved in such native African crafts as pottery making, weaving, basketry, leather and metal working, beading, and carving.

"A stunning piece of scholarship, rich in both theory and evidence, that takes the reader to a new plateau of understanding" (Charles Joyner, University of Sout

Chapter by N. Williams separately annotated.

Tourist art may be a billion dollar business. Nevertheless, such art is despised. What is worse, the "bad" culture is seen as driving out the "good. " Commer ci