Helene E Hagan

Tuareg Jewelry: Traditional Patterns and Symbols Helene E Hagan First edition

This picture book offers over 100 photographs of exquisite African art and jewelry (Berber and Tuareg) and explores the story of the legendary Tuaregs of the Sahara desert and their silver jewelry. The book gives a solid background to the origins of this nomadic group of people, and investigates their art forms from prehistoric rock art to modern designs. It was written in collaboration with Berber and Tuareg artists and art experts of Morocco and Niger.