TY  - BOOK
AU  - Crabtree, Caroline.
AU  - Stallebrass, Pam.
TI  - Beadwork: a world guide 
SN  - 0-500-51080-6
AV  - R NK 3650 .C84 2002 
PY  - 2002///
CY  - London
PB  - Thames & Hudson
KW  - Beads
KW  - sears
KW  - Beadwork
N1  - With over 600 illustrations, 550 in colour
N2  -  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
ER  -