Making of Kamba ornament of Masumbi of Tsaka village (Michie, n.d.)
Scope and Contents
Slides of Africa from various sources; these slides document a variety of topics such as agriculture, landscapes, city scenes, villages, architecture, industry, transportation, commerce, and people, from throughout Africa during the 20th century.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1960 - 2000
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations. To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Herskovits Library at africana@northwestern.edu.
Extent
From the Collection: 99 Boxes (99 slide boxes.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
This slide shows a small hearth or forge on which the worker heats the metal to be used to make the ornament. On this he will melt aluminum from discarded cooking pots, called 'sureria,' which he has obtained. Dried cow dung used in this forge produces a very hot fire when it is mixed with grass. When the aluminum is melted, it is poured onto the ground to make a flat bar of the metal.
Library Details
Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository
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