Beads of Life is a fascinating exploration of traditional beadwork from eastern and southern Africa, as well as the socio-religious principles upon which many aesthetic choices were based. The author concludes with an examination of contemporary beadwork as seen, in particular, through the eyes of Canadians from these regions.
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Publisher
University of Ottawa PresseBook ISBN
9781772823721
Year
2005Table of contents
- Cover
- CONTENTS
- Abstract
- Résumé
- Map of Africa
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections
- Chapter 2: Materials of Early Ornament and Clothing
- Chapter 3: Glass Beads and Colour Interpretation
- Chapter 4: Aesthetic Principles of Beadwork
- Chapter 5: Status Clothing and Ornaments
- Chapter 6: Beads of Life
- Conclusion
- Selected Bibliography