South Seas islanders had little access to metals or precious stones, so they crafted superlative and fabled adornments from nature. They created currencies and ground-breaking trading networks that nurtured relationships and redefined value.
Wolfgang’s Grulke live Zoom talk will give some insights into the background to the book, diving, photography and shell-collecting in the South Seas and the collection of adornments on which this book is based. A personal journey through their material culture and magic.
4 окт 2024
