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Beads, body and soul : art and light in the Yoruba universe
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Beads, body and soul : art and light in the Yoruba universe

by Henry Drewal, John Mason

A study of the history and significance of beads in Yoruba religion and art, tracing their use from ancient African origins to modern global practices. The text examines how beadwork expresses spiritual connections and aesthetic traditions.

Accession 691 ISBN 0930741633 Publisher Fowler Museum of Cultural History
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