Ethnic Jewellery : From Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands – Rene Star

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Each of these areas has its own specific designs, and its own specific uses and symbolism attached to jewellery. Materials used include gold, silver and many types of gemstones, but also archaic materials such as leather, coral, beads, bone, teeth, and shells. In this lavishly illustrated book, more than 500 magnificent pieces are presented in colour, together with detailed descriptions. Authoritative texts are included about jewellery making, and the history, uses and designs from the various areas. These chapters are further illustrated with historical and contemporary photographs of jewellery being worn.

Book is in Used-very good + condition, exceptionally well taken care of, internally pages (250) are clean fresh and crisp and cover boards are clean and intact. Minor shelf wear Condition: Good+ See
OUR OWN photograph of this beautiful book.

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SKU: 9789054961413 Category: Title: Ethnic Jewellery : From Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands
Author: Rene Star
Publisher: Pepin Press
Year: 2008
ISBN10: 9054961414
ISBN13: 9789054961413
Condition: Very Good
Format: Softcover
Inventory No: 1426

Description

Each of these areas has its own specific designs, and its own specific uses and symbolism attached to jewellery. Materials used include gold, silver and many types of gemstones, but also archaic materials such as leather, coral, beads, bone, teeth, and shells. In this lavishly illustrated book, more than 500 magnificent pieces are presented in colour, together with detailed descriptions. Authoritative texts are included about jewellery making, and the history, uses and designs from the various areas. These chapters are further illustrated with historical and contemporary photographs of jewellery being worn.

Book is in Used-very good + condition, exceptionally well taken care of, internally pages (250) are clean fresh and crisp and cover boards are clean and intact. Minor shelf wear Condition: Good+ See
OUR OWN photograph of this beautiful book.

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Weight 1.66 kg
Dimensions 30 × 28 × 2 cm

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