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Beads In The Lives Of The Peoples Of Southern Togo, West Africa, Pascale Nourisson
Beads In The Lives Of The Peoples Of Southern Togo, West Africa, Pascale Nourisson
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Beads are objects of infinite diversity among the Mina-Guen of southern Togo. They accompany the people in all the material and spiritual aspects of their existence. However, while the beads serve such varied functions as ornaments, currency and emblems of wealth and prestige, they find their principal use in voodoo.
Book Reviews And End Matter
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Moss and Scherer: The New Beadwork reviewed by Olive R. Jones
Karklins: Trade Ornament Usage Among the Native Peoples of Canada: A Source Book reviewed by Olga Klimko
Camps-Fabrer: Bijoux berbères d'Algérie reviewed by Marie-José Opper
Kurinsky: The Glassmakers: An Odyssey of the Jews, The First Three Thousand Years reviewed by Peter Francis, Jr.
Brill and Martin: Scientific Research in Early Chinese Glass reviewed by Roderick Sprague
The Beads Of Roman And Post-Medieval Antwerpen, Belgium, Karlis Karklins, Tony Oost
The Beads Of Roman And Post-Medieval Antwerpen, Belgium, Karlis Karklins, Tony Oost
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Excavations conducted at several sites in Antwerpen, a principal city and seaport on the Schelde River in northern Belgium, have uncovered a small but significant collection of glass beads. These range from a decorated specimen of the Roman period to tubular square- and star-sectioned beads of the 16th-17th centuries. The Post-Medieval specimens, found in the cesspits of merchants' homes, give us an idea of what Antwerpen was exporting during the early part of this period.
The Beads Of Cameroon, Pierre Harter
The Beads Of Cameroon, Pierre Harter
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Glass beads have long played an important role in the art and culture of Cameroon, a country situated on the east side of the Gulf of Guinea in West Central Africa. This article reviews the different kinds of drawn and wound glass beads that have found broad acceptance in west-central Cameroon and discusses their diverse applications. Beads of other materials, as well as cowries and buttons, are also dealt with.
On The Date Of The Copper Age In The United States, A. Morlot
On The Date Of The Copper Age In The United States, A. Morlot
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
During the mid-19th century, some scholars believed that the chevron beads found in early Indian graves had been brought to North America by globe-trotting Phoenicians or representatives of some other higher European civilization. A paper on the subject published in 1862 by one of the theory's proponents is reproduced here, along with contemporary descriptions and illustrations of the beads under discussion.
Identifying Beads Used In The 19th-Century Central East Africa Trade, Karlis Karklins
Identifying Beads Used In The 19th-Century Central East Africa Trade, Karlis Karklins
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
A wide variety of glass beads poured into Central East Africa during the second half of the 19th century as explorers, missionaries and others made their way into the uncharted interior. Each kind had a name and value that, much to the chagrin of the travelers and present-day researchers, varied from one region to another. This article synthesizes what historical documentation reveals about some of the more significant beads in the trade with an eye to identifying the actual beads that are represented.
French Beadmaking: An Historic Perspective Emphasizing The 19th And 20th Centuries, Marie-José Opper, Howard Opper
French Beadmaking: An Historic Perspective Emphasizing The 19th And 20th Centuries, Marie-José Opper, Howard Opper
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Beadmaking in France began in pre-Roman times. It reached its zenith in the 19th and 20th centuries when beads of sundry materials and styles were produced in both artisanal workshops and large factories to decorate a multitude of items and to serve as components of fashion jewelry. This article discusses the different beadmakers and their varied products.
Captions And Color Plates (V.3, 1991)
Captions And Color Plates (V.3, 1991)
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
No abstract provided.
L'Impiraressa: The Venetian Bead Stringer, Irene Ninni
L'Impiraressa: The Venetian Bead Stringer, Irene Ninni
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
In 1893, Irene Ninni published a succinct account of a large but little-known group of Venetian women called impiraressa or bead stringers whose task it was to thread the glass beads produced on Murano and form them into hanks for the world market. The original Italian text is provided, along with an English translation. Two late 19th-century paintings by John Singer Sargent provide a rare glimpse of the bead stringers at work.
The Mohawk Glass Trade Bead Chronology: Ca. 1560-1785, Donald A. Rumrill
The Mohawk Glass Trade Bead Chronology: Ca. 1560-1785, Donald A. Rumrill
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Early glass beads acquired by the Mohawk Indians of New York state were a mixture of whatever was made available to them by European traders. By the second quarter of the 17th century, the beads reflected a dominance of particular types and/or colors as villages were relocated. This phenomenon appears to have ritualistic connotations and suggests that the bead-selection process was a part of the ceremonialism practiced in the daily, seasonal and annual life modes of the Mohawk. Ten distinct periods have been identified based on an examination of approximately 10,000 glass beads recovered from 33 Mohawk village sites. Other …
Table Of Contents (V.3, 1991)
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
No abstract provided.
Beads: Journal Of The Society Of Bead Researchers - Volume 3 (Complete)
Beads: Journal Of The Society Of Bead Researchers - Volume 3 (Complete)
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
No abstract provided.
The Beads From Oudespost I, A Dutch East India Company Outpost, Cape, South Africa, Karlis Karklins, Carmel Schrire
The Beads From Oudespost I, A Dutch East India Company Outpost, Cape, South Africa, Karlis Karklins, Carmel Schrire
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
The site of a provisioning station operated by the Dutch East India Company near the Cape of Good Hope during the late 17th and early 18th centuries produced a variety of European beads of several materials. A "typical" Dutch bead assemblage of the period, it is significant because it comes from one of very few independently dated bead-producing sites in southern Africa and, as such, will be instrumental in the formulation of a chronology for the beads found in this part of Africa.
Book Reviews And End Matter
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Carey: Beads and Beadwork of West and Central Africa reviewed by Marie-José Opper and Howard Opper
Bennyhoff and Hughes: Shell Bead and Ornament Exchange Networks Between California and the Western Great Basin reviewed by Leslie L. Hartzell
Fogelman: Glass Trade Beads in the Northeast, and Including Aboriginal Bead Industries reviewed by James W. Bradley
Picard and Picard: Beads from the West African Trade Series — Volumes V and VI reviewed by Peter Francis, Jr.
Jargstorf: Glass in Jewelry: Hidden Artistry in Glass reviewed by Margret Carey
Table Of Contents (V.2, 1990)
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
No abstract provided.
Beads: Journal Of The Society Of Bead Researchers - Volume 2 (Complete)
Beads: Journal Of The Society Of Bead Researchers - Volume 2 (Complete)
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
No abstract provided.
Dominique Bussolin On The Glass-Bead Industry Of Murano And Venice (1847), Karlis Karklins
Dominique Bussolin On The Glass-Bead Industry Of Murano And Venice (1847), Karlis Karklins
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
One of the earliest detailed descriptions of the Venetian bead industry is contained in an obscure book published in French in 1847 by the Venetian glassmaker Domenico Bussolin. Intended as a "Guide for the Foreigner," this work contains much useful information concerning bead manufacturing techniques and the socioeconomic aspects of the industry. To make this text generally available, a translation prepared by Karklins and Adams is provided here.
Trade Beads From Hudson's Bay Company Fort Vancouver (1829-1860), Vancouver, Washington, Lester A. Ross
Trade Beads From Hudson's Bay Company Fort Vancouver (1829-1860), Vancouver, Washington, Lester A. Ross
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Archaeological excavations conducted at Hudson's Bay Company Fort Vancouver recovered 100,000+ trade beads of 152 varieties, including 80 varieties of drawn, 57 varieties of wound, 10 varieties of mold-pressed and 3 varieties of blown glass beads, as well as one variety each of "Prosser-molded" ceramic and cut-stone beads. An additional 6000+ beads recovered from excavations at the HBC Kanaka village and riverside complex sites may include 39 additional varieties possibly associated with the HBC occupation: 17 varieties of drawn, 12 varieties of wound, and 5 varieties of mold-pressed glass beads, as well as one variety each of stone, bone, wood, …
Perforated Prehistoric Ornaments Of Curaçao And Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Jay B. Haviser
Perforated Prehistoric Ornaments Of Curaçao And Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Jay B. Haviser
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
This paper describes some of the more distinctive characteristics of perforated prehistoric ornaments, primarily beads and pendants, found on the Caribbean islands of Curaçao and Bonaire. The production and stylization of these ornaments is briefly compared between the islands, as well as with specimens recovered from sites on the South American mainland.
Observations And Problems In Researching The Contemporary Glass-Bead Industry Of Northern China, Roderick Sprague, An Jiayao
Observations And Problems In Researching The Contemporary Glass-Bead Industry Of Northern China, Roderick Sprague, An Jiayao
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
The status of glass-bead manufacturing in northern China is undergoing rapid change due to the development of the plastic-bead industry. Several manufacturing plants, including the large Beijing Glass Ware Factory, are no longer making beads and several other plants are contemplating changes. The variety of domestic glass beads available for purchase today would indicate a greater number of manufacturing sites than are mentioned in the popular literature.
Captions And Color Plates (V.2, 1990)
Captions And Color Plates (V.2, 1990)
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
No abstract provided.
Beadmaking In Islam: The African Trade And The Rise Of Hebron, Peter Francis Jr.
Beadmaking In Islam: The African Trade And The Rise Of Hebron, Peter Francis Jr.
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
This paper complements one which appeared in volume 1 of this journal, as it also deals with beads in the Islamic world. However, the present work takes a somewhat different approach, being based primarily on historical sources. It also has a different geographical orientation, dealing with commerce between the Islamic world and the northern portion of Africa. Concentrating mostly on the period from the 12th to the 20th century, it documents the rise of a new beadmaking center at Hebron, in the West Bank. The name "Kano beads" has recently been assigned to one class of Hebron beads, and their …
Book Reviews And End Matter
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Duncan: Northern Athapaskan Art: A Beadwork Tradition reviewed by Richard G. Conn
Hayes and Ceci: Proceedings of the 1986 Shell Bead Conference: Selected Papers reviewed by Marvin T. Smith
Engle: The Ubiquitous Trade Bead reviewed by Peter Francis, Jr.
Francis: The Glass Trade Beads of Europe: Their Manufacture, Their History, and Their Identification reviewed by Peter P. Pratt .
Table Of Contents (V.1, 1989)
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
No abstract provided.
Bohemian Glass Beadmaking: Translation And Discussion Of A 1913 German Technical Article, Lester A. Ross
Bohemian Glass Beadmaking: Translation And Discussion Of A 1913 German Technical Article, Lester A. Ross
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
This report provides an English translation of a German technical article on late 19th-century and early 20th-century Bohemian glass-bead manufacturing, published in 1913 in the journal Sprechsaal. The article emphasizes the description of techiques for the manufacture of mould-pressed beads, secondarily describing methods for wound, blown and drawn-bead manufacturing.
Beads: Journal Of The Society Of Bead Researchers - Volume 1 (Complete)
Beads: Journal Of The Society Of Bead Researchers - Volume 1 (Complete)
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
No abstract provided.
Beads As Chronological Indicators In West African Archaeology: A Reexamination, Christopher R. Decorse
Beads As Chronological Indicators In West African Archaeology: A Reexamination, Christopher R. Decorse
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers
Drawing primarily on data obtained from recent excavations at Elmina, Ghana, this report examines the potential use of beads as temporal markers in West African archaeology. It is argued that although beads from West-African contexts are difficult to date, they provide more information than has previously been suggested. The Elmina beads are of particular interest as they can be closely dated by associated European trade materials. Preliminary results from the analysis of the 30,000 European and locally-made glass beads are discussed and findings from other West-African sites are evaluated.