Wild Beads of Africa: Old Powderglass Beads from the Collection of Billy Steinberg

by Jamey D. Allen

These rare and mysterious beads, made in Ghana and used by the Krobo and Ashanti peoples, are regarded as magical and are worn proudly as a symbol of prestige and wealth.

This is the first book dedicated to African powderglass beads, with over 180 photographs of gorgeous pieces from a collection assembled by songwriter Billy Steinberg (co-writer of Madonna's "Like a Virgin").

Most of the pieces showcased in this handsomely...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0692907106
• ISBN13: 9780692907108
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Steinberg
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 3.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.7" x 11.1"