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Ethnic Jewellery from Indonesia

Continuity and Evolution

Bruce Carpenter, Antonio J. Guerreiro, Philippe Heurtault

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285 x 235 mm — 328 pages — 65
ISBN : 978-9-81426-068-8
  • The main essay takes the readers on a historical journey to experience the continuity and evolution of Indonesian jewellery in the region.
  • Maps of the Indonesian archipelago and specific regions show the location of the ethnic groups.
  • Nearly 600 photographs, organised by region and ethnic group, give a glimpse of the scale and range of jewellery.
  • The Introduction provides a glimpse into the lifestyle and social systems of Indonesia’s indigenous people.

Ethnic Jewellery from Indonesia : Continuity and Evolution is a compelling introduction to the little-known and visually-powerful body adornments of the ethnic peoples of Indonesia’s outer islands, including Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, Sumba and Maluku. The history of the jewellery is told from the perspective of the materials used, including gold, silver, brass, ivory, shell and animal teeth.

Illustrated with nearly 600 photographs of rare jewellery amassed over 30 years by collector Manfred Giehmann, this book explores the depth and breadth of an ancient and magnificent tradition of the Indonesian people. It will provide information on the origin, meaning and purpose of the jewellery, as well as unique insights into the people who crafted and wore the jewellery for ritual or ceremonial functions. Ethnic Jewellery : Continuity and Evolution is a definitive work on the subject and a testimony to the living traditions of cultures usually shrouded in mystery.

Bruce Carpenter

A student of art history and fluent in four languages, Carpenter has been a resident of Bali since the early 1970s when he arrived from Europe as an aspiring young artist. Inspired by Indonesian and Balinese art, he has authored and co-authored more than twenty books and scores of articles on the archipelago’s art, history and culture including W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp: The First European Artist in BaliBatak SculptureNias SculptureGold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago; and Lempad of Bali. In 1996 he founded and curated the non-profit Ganesha Gallery at the Four Seasons Resort in Jimbaran. Dedicated to young Indonesian and Balinese artists it would mount more than 200 exhibitions in close to twenty years. He has collaborated with numerous noted scholars over the years.  He is currently working on two book projects on Indonesian tribal art.

Antonio J. Guerreiro

Dr. Antonio J. Guerreiro is a leading scholar in the comparative approach of Austronesian cultures and arts. He has published extensively on Malay/Indonesian ethnic cultures since the 1980s. Dr. Guerreiro has worked as a consultant for various museographical projects and has done research on ikat textiles and personal adornments of the peoples of the Indonesian Archipelago, especially in Borneo and Sumatra.

Philippe Heurtault

Photographer Heurtault was born in France in 1952, and first discovered the mysteries of the darkroom at age 16. His passion for photography led him to work with fashion legends such as Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint-Laurent in the 1970s. Known for his work in magazines such as Vogue, Playboy and Vanity Fair, Heartault has also worked for advertising agencies such as Publicis and McCann Erikson. He divides his time between France and Southeast Asia.

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