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WIRED The manufacture and decorative use of wire in Southern Africa dates back to the first millenium AD. Modernization brought telecommunications and the introduction of multi-colored plastic coated wire. Since the late 1960's, Zulu night watchmen started weaving scraps around their traditional sticks. This new material was also applied to making izimbenge- beer pot covers traditionally made from grass and palm. Today there is much variety and individual creative expression in the use of the wire. The authors are pleased to offer the first publication to document the development of this transitional art form- from artifact to art- in full color photography featuring the works of the most renowned contemporary weavers. The authors, David Arment and Marisa Fick-Jordan, are pleased to donate the proceeds from sales of the book to the Wilson Educational Foundation. Please
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