Legacy- Jewelry Techniques of West Africa landscape jasper beads Flat Round Pliers

Flat Round Pliers

This directory assists in identifying exactly the right crystal for your needs

Traditionally

The most effective form of the gem is specified--a polished pocket stone rather than a necklace

and Good Fortune (Turquoise)

Legacy- Jewelry Techniques of West Africa landscape jasper beads Flat Round PliersWith little more than an anvil and a small box of tools, successive generations of jewelers in West Africa have developed a style of working in silver and gold renowned the world over. While many books have been published documenting jewelry artifacts of Africa, few have documented the makers, their process and their traditions until now. Part technical guide, part anthropological study, Legacy offers a glimpse into the daily lives and work habits of