Gold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago
This richly illustrated volume stands as a testament to the extraordinary and ancient legacy of the gold jewellery manufactured and worn by the diverse peoples of the outer islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Divided into ten geographic regions, each section features large, beautiful photos of a broad array of iconic body ornaments and with succinct expert introductions and highly informative captions discussing history, use and manufacture. The collection includes ancient ritual pieces believed to have magical powers, as well as courtly pieces designed to protect power and authority. Beginning with Southeast Maluku, near the border of the Pacific Ocean, and travelling west through the Lesser Sundas, Sulawesi, Sumatra, and, finally, Nias, this volume is a golden journey through insular Asia.
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This richly illustrated volume stands as a testament to the extraordinary and ancient legacy of the gold jewellery manufactured and worn by the diverse peoples of the outer islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Divided into ten geographic regions, each section features large, beautiful photos of a broad array of iconic body ornaments and with succinct expert introductions and highly informative captions discussing history, use and manufacture. The collection includes ancient ritual pieces believed to have magical powers, as well as courtly pieces designed to protect power and authority. Beginning with Southeast Maluku, near the border of the Pacific Ocean, and travelling west through the Lesser Sundas, Sulawesi, Sumatra, and, finally, Nias, this volume is a golden journey through insular Asia.
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
Hardback
2019
ISBN: 9789814260381
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