Meaning of the patterns on glass bead jewelry (miçanga)

The indigenous people of the Amazon basin use colorful glass bead jewelry (miçanga) to communicate through a rich visual language.

The patterns and colors all have a meaning related to the environment, fauna, flora, and natural elements.

Here are some examples of symbols you will find in our online store.

Source: https://journals.openedition.org/jsa/6693

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