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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Beadwork has an amazing history through the millennia. Even with so m many bril- liant examples of beadwork found on all continents except Antarctica the Native American style of beading remains extremely popular worldwide. It is characterized by bright colors bold designs and extravagant beauty with natural themes. Embedded in the designs are symbols of spiritual significance to the native cultures originating them. Initially known for the use of natural materials and organic beads contemporary Native American beaders today are taking full advantage of modern technology to acquire the most exotic beads and components for their art medium. Beads made of glass gemstones and precious metals are used in addition to beads made of wood seeds nuts shells bone horn animal teeth vertebrae and porcupine quills Traditional Native American beadwork from the Southwest is often defined by the specific opaque colors often seen in museum pieces. What some historians ignore is that centuries ago native headers had more limited access to various bead