Ethnic Jewellery: From Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands — René van der Star (photographs by Michiel

Ethnic Jewellery: From Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands RenévanderStar (photographs by Michiel Elsevier Stokmans)

Pepin Press, Trade Paperback, 255 pages (1st English edition, 2008)

This exquisite visual compendium showcases over 500 stunning pieces of jewelry spanning Africa, the Arab world, South and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Each richly photographed item is contextualized with insightful essays covering production techniques, symbolism, and regional traditions. Also included are archival images of indigenous wearers, bringing authenticity and cultural depth to the presentation. Designed to accompany a Rotterdam Kunsthal exhibition, the book balances scholarly precision with aesthetic richness, making it an essential reference for collectors, designers, and enthusiasts of world craft traditions."