Ethnic Jewellery by John Mack

The colour and exuberance of traditional jewellery has always attracted collectors and travellers. African beadwork, North American Indian silver, jade from the Far East and shellwork from the Pacific - these are just some of the beautiful pieces surveyed in this book. A team of experts explains how such jewellery has been made and worn, the relationship of the materials the culture, and how the techniques of manufacture have survived for centuries. Even today traditional jewellery is still being made, although the repertoire is constantly enriched by new materials and influenced by modern taste. This 1988 Published for the Trustess of the British Museum b Hardback is in good condition. Heavy and large - additional postage may be required. Some fading and tape markings on the edge of dust jacket. Previous owner's Ex Libris plate adhered on page one. Light spotting on end pages. Otherwise in good, strong condition.

ISBN: 9780714115870 SKU: 1547806 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book.