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An Illustrated Talk on African Beads, by Skip Cole

Wed, Jan 15 · 5 PM

RaoulSanta Barbara

An Illustrated Talk on African Beads, by Skip Cole

African beads are sacred and secular, symbolic and sexy; they are are also money, medicine, clothing and power. The talk, illustrated by slides of people and their beadwork, will explore the varied types of beads, their contexts, uses meanings, and aesthetics among many African people in different parts of the continent. Hosted by Raoul Textiles.