Ancient Beadwork

Logan Bell

Übersetzer A AI

Beschreibung

Ancient Beadwork explores the profound cultural significance of indigenous bead crafting, revealing how these intricate creations serve as more than mere adornment. The book illuminates beadwork's multifaceted role in indigenous cultures, functioning as a form of communication, economic exchange, and cultural preservation. Readers will discover how beads have been used to record history and express social meanings. 

 
This study examines how indigenous beadwork acts as a tangible archive of cultural memory, reflecting ancestral knowledge, social structures, and spiritual beliefs. It traces the evolution of beadwork from its origins using natural materials to the incorporation of trade beads and examines beadwork as a medium of exchange, a narrative art form, and an expression of identity. By focusing on the agency of indigenous artists, the book highlights the resilience and adaptability of indigenous cultures.

 
The book progresses across chapters by first detailing material origins, then moves to explore beadwork as a medium of exchange, a narrative art form, and an expression of identity, before concluding with continuous significance in contemporary indigenous communities. The book distinguishes itself through its focus on the agency of indigenous beadwork artists, highlighting their creativity, innovation, and resistance.

Verfügbar seit: 29.03.2025.

Drucklänge: 60 Seiten.

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