Description: PACIFIC JEWELRY AND ADORNMENT by Roger Neich and Full Pereira and published by the University of Hawaii Press in 2004. 189 page softcover in very good condition. This magnificent book showcases more than 250 of the finest examples of traditional jewelry from the Pacific. Myriad designs and materials, including jade, whale teeth and bone, shark teeth, tapa, shells, and plant fibers, are woven together in a skillful combination of color and craftsmanship. Apart from their beauty, these personal items also convey information about power, status, and community. Their significance, the ceremonies in which they are worn, and the messages they convey are explored in an illuminating introductory essay. Drawing on the extensive collections of the Auckland Museum, the jewelry shown here represents a vast geographical area: Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Hawaii, Niue, the Marquesas, the Cook Islands, and New Zealand. The amazing variety of styles and materials reflects the lifestyles, preoccupations, and imperatives of a people surrounded by the largest ocean on the planet. SEE THE OTHER FINE TRIBAL ART BOOKS I HAVE LISTED. I'm selling one of the largest and most comprehensive Oceanic Art libraries in the United States so keep any eye on my auctions. I don't use stock photos...I show actual book with previews of content. All books properly packed in a box or heavily reinforced envelope for safe travels! 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Please let me know if you have any questions
Price: 21.75 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
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