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Gold of Africa. Jewellery and Ornaments from Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali and Senegal in the Collection of the Barbier-Mueller Museum.
GARRARD, TIMOTHY F. Stock ID: 44104 Colour map, profuse colour and black and white photographic plates, 247pp, bibliography, index, very good copy in protected dustjacket, quarto. "This is the first detailed study of goldwork produced south of the Sahara, and concentrates on two regions: the Sahel and the central West African forest. The historical and cultural context in which the pieces were made is explained, as well as the techniques employed in their creation. The book constitutes a unique survey of the little-known splendours of the African goldsmith's art." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 44104) ... more |
AU$200.00 |
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Indian Jewellery, Ornaments and Decorative Designs.
BHUSAN, JAMILA BRIJ. Stock ID: 35615 3 colour plates, many black and white illustrations, browned throughout, dustjacket damaged with considerable loss now protected, quarto. Discusses the vogue of beads in Indian jewellery, modern trends, Muslim jewellery, jewellery in ancient India, precious stones and hints to the collector. The appendix includes a list of ornaments of ancient India. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 35615) ... more |
AU$95.00 |
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The Art of Bedouin Jewellery A Saudi Arabian Profile
ROSS, HEATHER COLYER Stock ID: 137458 Profusely illustrated in colour, 132pp, bibliography, index, very good copy in dustjacket. Quarto. Discusses the styles and influences, regional styles as well as providing a glossary of relevant Arabic words (When referring to this item please quote stockid 137458) ... more |
AU$45.00 |