Un livre de 92 pages par un couple de passionnés, galeristes en Hollande et collectionneurs d'ornements en aluminium.
Livre en langue anglaise seulement.

Recently launched : " Aluminium Adorned ", the first booklet especially about the role of aluminium in African jewellery and utilities.

A collectors item for anyone interested in tribal jewellery and in particular the use of aluminium.
Over the last 15 years Rudolf de Ruijter & Anneke van Santen travelled frequently through many African countries visiting authentic living tribes in remote areas.
They collected many pieces of jewelry, tools and articles of everyday use made from aluminium.

Photographer Riana Jongema accompanied the couple several times and made the productphotos and took pictures on site of local people wearing aluminium adornments..

The collection now totals over 160 items from 67 tribes in 21 countries.
Aluminium Adorned shows the major part of the collection.
Besides this the book explains which meaning and usage they have in the various countries.
In the last chapter also the history of 125 years Aluminium & Recycling has been highlighted.

Shipping inclueded for Europe