Not Just for Show: The Archaeology of Beads, Beadwork, and Personal Ornaments
Beads, beadwork, and personal ornaments are made of diverse materials such as shell, bone, stones, minerals, and composite materials. Their exploration from geographical and chronological settings around the world offers a glimpse at some of the cutting edge research within the fast growing field of personal ornaments in humanities¿ past. Recent studies are based on a variety of analytical procedures that highlight humankind¿s technological advances, exchange networks, mortuary practices, and symbol-laden beliefs. Papers discuss the social narratives behind bead and beadwork manufacture, use and disposal; the way beads work visually, audibly…
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Weitere Autoren: Choyke, Alice M. (Hrsg.)
- ISBN: 978-1-78570-692-9
- EAN: 9781785706929
- Produktnummer: 22497358
- Verlag: Paperbackshop Uk Import
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
- Seitenangabe: 224 S.
- Masse: H28.9 cm x B22.5 cm x D1.9 cm 980 g
- Gewicht: 980
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