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ETHNIC JEWELLERY from INDONESIA Continuity and Evolution

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Showcasing nearly 600 poeces of jewellery amassed over 30 years, Ethnic Jewellery from Indonesia: Continuity and Evolution is a testimony to the living traditions of the indigeneous peoples of Indonesia. The history of the ancient art of body ornament is told from the perspective of the materials used, including gold, silver, brass, ivory, shell and animal teeth.rnThe book is a unique survey of the jewllery traditions found among the diverse peoples and cultures that populate the more than 17.000 islands making up the Indonesia Archipelago. Leading Indonesian art expert Bruce W. Carpenter te;;s the history of the ancient art of body ornament from the perspective of the maaterials used. With nearly 600 pieces of jewellery showcased in full colour, this book covers items made from gold, silver, brass, ivory, shell and animal teeth on the various island of Indonesia except Java, Bali and West PApua. In addition, an authoritative introduction by prominent French scholar Antonio Guerreiro gives readers a glimpse into the lifestyle and social systems of the indugeneous peoples whose lives are shrouded in mystery.

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Call Number

R 739 CAR e

Publisher

Singapore : Editions Didier Millet., 2011

Collation

p. 330: 30 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9814260688

Classification

Art Metalwork/Seni Logam, Kerajinan Loga

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Edition

Cet.1, 2011

Subject(s)

Indonesia
perhiasan Indonesia
ethnic jewellery
barang perhiasan etnis

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