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Beadwork : a world guide / Caroline Crabtree and Pam Stallebrass.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Thames & Hudson, c2002.Description: 208 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) 29 cmISBN:
  • 0-500-51080-6
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • R NK 3650 .C84 2002
Summary: AfricaSummary: Asia, Oceania and the Arabian GulfSummary: Construction and Techniques.Summary: EuropeSummary: The AmericasSummary: Discusses and illustrates beadwork according to the geographical region in which it was made. The beadwork as illustrated shows diversity of its uses, and of the designs and techniques employed. It also adds that beadwork can indicate shamanistic power, status, wealth or religious belief, age marital status or regional origin. It is a proof of skill and artistry to produce articles of adornment with distinctive cultural significance. Contents: Bead manufacturing centres
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Reference Reference Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference NK 3650 .C84 2002 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3AEA0000290657

With over 600 illustrations, 550 in colour.

Africa

Asia, Oceania and the Arabian Gulf

Construction and Techniques.

Europe

The Americas

Discusses and illustrates beadwork according to the geographical region in which it was made. The beadwork as illustrated shows diversity of its uses, and of the designs and techniques employed. It also adds that beadwork can indicate shamanistic power, status, wealth or religious belief, age marital status or regional origin. It is a proof of skill and artistry to produce articles of adornment with distinctive cultural significance. Contents: Bead manufacturing centres

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