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Catalogue accompanying art exhibition of same name. Necklaces are beaded works originating from the Central Desert and Arnhem Land. Includes 98 works by 60 artists from across the two regions along with historical research and cultural details. Materials used are shells, seeds, gum fruits and grass stems. Chapter discusses craft techniques and use of colours. Forewords by Professor Howard Morphy Director of Centre for Cross-Cultural Research, Australian National University, and Steven Pozel, Director of Object-Australian Centre for Craft and Design. Colour photos throughout.