Shells: a natural and cultural history

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, jewelry, decorations for dwellings, and to bring good luck or to ward off spirits. Many Indigenous peoples have used shells as currency...

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1. Verfasser: Moretzsohn, Fabio 1964-2020 (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Reaktion Books 2023
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Zusammenfassung: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, jewelry, 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 investigates the fascinating scientific and cultural history of shells.--
Beschreibung:175 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9781789147131

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