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A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

africa grp

Posted by Kathleen McCabe-Elsey on May 28, 2010 at 1:12am

africa grp

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Svetlana Sysoeva March 27, 2011 at 2:26pm

Greenish stones - amazonite?
Kathleen McCabe-Elsey March 27, 2011 at 4:26pm

H Svetlana, conmonly referred to as Amazonite - but through many discussions of bead collectors and analysts, more correctly a mixed strand of African Greenstone, and some Amazonte from Nigeria. K

Afrcan Greenstore
Svetlana Sysoeva March 27, 2011 at 4:28pm

Yes, green stone, I heard this name as well. Thanks

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