The History of Beads: From 30,000 B.C. to the Present
- ISBN-10
- 0810991764
- ISBN-13
- 9780810991767
- Category
- Crafts & Hobbies
- Pages
- 364
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-05-18
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Author
- Lois Sherr Dubin
Description
Looks at a variety of beads produced around the world, discusses their religious and social aspects, and describes beaded clothing in primitive societies. Reprint.
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- 2009-11-01
- - pages
- Paperback
- Harry N. Abrams
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- 1987-10-07
- 364 pages
- Paperback
- Harry N. Abrams
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