Primitive Money of Africa: Tales and Details

Primitive Money of Africa intertwines the culture, history, and traditions of the African people through the use of objects such as beads, hoes, and cattle in trading, bride price, burial rites, divination, medical treatments, and tributes to kings and tribal chiefs.

 Included is an index of these items with particulars, citations, and locations of their use. This book will appeal to all ages.

Author: James P. Zylstra
Publisher: James P. Zylstra
Published: 12/29/2018
Pages: 230
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780578440118

About the Author
Zylstra, James P.: - "James Zylstra, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1932. He served in the Air Force as a bandsman from 1950 - 1954. He taught mathematics in Grand Rapids, Harbor Springs, and Detroit, Michigan. He spent four years in Nigeria, two years teaching mathematics, and two years as administrator of the Mennonite Central Committee in Nigeria. After retirement, he pursued an old hobby of numismatics and exhibiting at Coin Shows in Michigan, Illinois, and Florida."

Miller, Keith Ryan: - Hamill Gallery of Tribal Art contributed numerous illustrations to this book, including the cover design.

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