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Shells - A Natural and Cultural History (Hardcover)
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Shells - A Natural and Cultural History (Hardcover)
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List price R615
Loot Price R548
Discovery Miles 5 480
You Save R67 (11%)
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Shells have captivated humans from the dawn of time: the earliest
known artwork was made on a shell. As well as containers for food,
shells have been used as tools, jewellery and decorations for
dwellings, and to bring good luck or to ward off spirits. Many
indigenous peoples have used shells as currency, and in a few
places they still do. This beautifully illustrated book looks at
the scientific and cultural history of shells, showing how their
diverse colourful forms take shape. It examines pearls, the only
gems of animal origin, as well as how shells have inspired artists
throughout history. The book looks at shells used in architecture
and ritual, but also how shells are indicators of changing
environmental conditions.
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