This book is all about jewellery from the Middle East and North Africa. These objects of adornment are not just beautiful, but often carry a hidden meaning. Jewellery plays a subtle role in everyday society as communicator, messenger, protector and bank account: understanding jewellery reveals these messages. Desert Silver introduces the historical, social, economic and religious background of this traditional jewellery, embarking on a colourful journey from the steppes of Central Asia to the seaside trade ports of the Maghreb.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: Sigrid van Roode
EAN: 9789080774476
COUNTRY: Netherlands
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WEIGHT: 0 g
HEIGHT: 270 cm
PUBLISHED BY: BLKVLD Publishers
DATE PUBLISHED: 2017-01-01
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GENRE: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
WIDTH: 240 cm
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Book Themes:
Social and cultural anthropology
