Meaning of Glass Bead Jewelry Motifs

The indigenous people of the Amazon basin use colorful glass bead jewelry (miçanga) to communicate using 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 used by the Kayapo ethnic group, some of which you will find below and in our online store.

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

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