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Ethnic Jewellery: From Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands

Categorie	Edelstenen & Juwelen
Boeknummer	#429704-LG10
Titel	Ethnic Jewellery: From Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands
Auteur	Star, René van der
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Amsterdam : The Pepin Press
Jaar van uitgave	2008
ISBN10	9054961414
ISBN13	9789054961413
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illustrated with numerous (full page) photographs in colour, 4to.
Samenvatting	The Van der Star collection of ethnic jewellery is unique, both in size and quality, bringing together masterpieces from Africa, the Arab World, India, Central and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Each of these areas has their own specific designs, and their 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 color, 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 o... (Lees verder)f jewellery being worn.
Pagina's	255
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 30,00

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