The Voice Of Africa: Volumes 1 & 2 – Leo Frobenius

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The Voice of Africa: Being an Account of the Travels of the German Inner African Exploration Expedition in the Years 1910–1912 by Leo Frobenius is a landmark ethnographic work capturing a crucial period of African exploration and cultural study. This two-volume account, penned by the acclaimed German ethnologist and archaeologist, documents the ambitious expedition’s journey across West Africa and the Congo, offering a vivid and detailed portrayal of tribal life, religious customs, and the social structures of the time.

Frobenius, a self-taught scholar and a towering figure in German ethnography, had spent two decades studying African cultures before embarking on this voyage. His extensive fieldwork is reflected in the depth and sensitivity of these volumes, which combine personal observation with scholarly analysis. Richly illustrated, the books chronicle not only the landscapes traversed and the peoples encountered but also the beliefs, ceremonies, and artistic traditions of the diverse kingdoms and communities visited.