Mercury Series; Cultural Studies 75
208 pages; 173 photographs; 105 in colour; 6.75x9.5"; paper
English This work is an introduction to the beadwork of eastern and southern Africa based on an analysis of pieces from collections in Canadian museums and universities. It accompanies the exhibition Beads of life-Eastern and Southern Africa Adorments, which opened at the Canadian Museum of Civilization on April 14, 2005. The author Marie-Louise Labelle interprets traditionals materials, colours and clothing.