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Author Morris, Jean.

Title Speaking with beads : Zulu arts from Southern Africa / Jean Morris ; text by Eleanor Preston-Whyte.

Imprint New York, N.Y. : Thames and Hudson, ©1994.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Kansas Collection M Schick  745.5820899 M832s 1994    ---  Lib Use Only
Description 94, [2] pages : color illustrations, map ; 26 cm
text txt rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 95).
Contents Voices from the past -- Speaking with beads -- Speaking of meaning -- Speaking of religion -- Speaking of fashion and art -- Speaking of tradition and nationallism.
Summary The beadwork designs of the Zulu-speaking people of southern Africa have evolved from a craft tradition that developed over many generations. Carefully researched and filled with exciting photographs, 'Speaking with Beads' presents jewelry, ornamental headdresses, capes, aprons, beaded panels and other decorative forms.
Subject Beadwork -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal.
Art, Zulu -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal.
Zulu (African people) -- Social life and customs.
Art, Zulu. (OCoLC)fst00817032
Beadwork. (OCoLC)fst00829163
Zulu (African people) -- Social life and customs. (OCoLC)fst01184905
South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal. (OCoLC)fst01272825
Added Author Preston-Whyte, Eleanor.
ISBN 0500277575 (pbk.)
9780500277577 (pbk.)

 
    
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