21.02.2024
Wyamdé Village: Blacksmithing, Strength, and Labor in Northern Togo
The small village of Wyamdé in the northern part of Togo is covered in soot, giving the landscape a somewhat lunar appearance. The heart of the village beats loudly, rhythmically, healthily, hammering stone against red-hot steel. – How much does that stone weigh, 10-15 kilos? – The heavier, the better. It depends on the blacksmith. […]