THE VALUE of BEADS: WHY BEADS ARE SO PRECIOUS?
 | "Beads are some of the most stunningly attractive and varied items of jewelry. From the breathtaking gold designs of ancient Egypt to the haute couture of contemporary artisans' fumed-glass wonders, beads have been the most popular components of personal adornment. But they are also far more. They have been used throughout the world in countless ways: as talismans; status symbols in the ancient world and in present-day Africa; as religious artifacts in the Buddhist, Christian, and Islamic faiths; and as a standard medium of barter throughout the world. Each bead is therefore a capsule of cultural information, containing a fascinating tale of the origins of its materials, it's manufacture, its multifold uses, perhaps its travels, and certainly its potent symbolism." - ("The History of Beads: From 30,000 B.C. to Present" by Lois Sherr Dublin, 1987) |
TWIGA GALLERY | FINE ART JEWELRY
3333 SACRAMENTO ST. SAN FRANCISCO CA 94118 (415) 292-8020 |
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