Amulets: A World of Secret Powers, Charms and Magic

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2004
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All over the world, throughout history, amulets have offered protection against negative forces, whether witchcraft, the evil eye, enemies, sickness or accident. Here, in 31 neatly themed and beautifully illustrated chapters, the components, protective qualities and symbolism of a huge range of amulets are thoroughly explored. Used to guard anyone and anything vulnerable, their popularity is undimmed today.

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All over the world, throughout history, amulets have offered protection against negative forces, whether witchcraft, the evil eye, enemies, sickness or accident. Here, in 31 neatly themed and beautifully illustrated chapters, the components, protective qualities and symbolism of a huge range of amulets are thoroughly explored. Used to guard anyone and anything vulnerable, their popularity is undimmed today.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 27 Sep 2004
ISBN 10: 0500285101
ISBN 13: 9780500285107

Media Reviews

In this opulent book filled with full color pictures of headresses and houses, textiles and jewelry, Sheila Paine takes an anthropological and historical look at the symbolism and materials of these charms, fetishes and talismans.
A beautiful book for the art afficionado or charm enthusiast.
. . . each photo brings the vibrancy and color of the culture of amulets: teeth, feathers, beads and mirrors.
Amulets' mystical appeal gives them a place among the world' s religions--and in our everyday lives.
. . . an in-depth focus which reveals the past, present, and future of amulets in all their symbolism and power.
The amount of information collected in this book is nothing short of astounding, making this the ultimate ference book.
This book should be included in every Pagan's library.
Amulets' mystical appeal gives them a place among the world's religions--and in our everyday lives.
. .?. each photo brings the vibrancy and color of the culture of amulets: teeth, feathers, beads and mirrors.
& quot; This book should be included in every Pagan's library.& quot;
& quot; A beautiful book for the art afficionado or charm enthusiast.& quot;
& quot; . .?. each photo brings the vibrancy and color of the culture of amulets: teeth, feathers, beads and mirrors.& quot;
& quot; . . . an in-depth focus which reveals the past, present, and future of amulets in all their symbolism and power.& quot;
& quot; The amount of information collected in this book is nothing short of astounding, making this the ultimate ference book.& quot;
& quot; In this opulent book filled with full color pictures of headresses and houses, textiles and jewelry, Sheila Paine takes an anthropological and historical look at the symbolism and materials of these charms, fetishes and talismans.& quot;
This book should be included in every Pagan's library.
A beautiful book for the art afficionado or charm enthusiast.
?Amulets? mystical appeal gives them a place among the world's religions--and in our everyday lives.?
. .?. each photo brings the vibrancy and color of the culture of amulets: teeth, feathers, beads and mirrors.
. . . an in-depth focus which reveals the past, present, and future of amulets in all their symbolism and power.
The amount of information collected in this book is nothing short of astounding, making this the ultimate ference book.
In this opulent book filled with full color pictures of headresses and houses, textiles and jewelry, Sheila Paine takes an anthropological and historical look at the symbolism and materials of these charms, fetishes and talismans.
. . . each photo brings the vibrancy and color of the culture of amulets: teeth, feathers, beads and mirrors.
. .. each photo brings the vibrancy and color of the culture of amulets: teeth, feathers, beads and mirrors.

Author Bio

Sheila Paine has been a global traveller for over half a century, ever since she left England with a one-way ticket to South Africa in 1950. A world expert on tribal and peasant societies and their textiles, she is the author of Embroidered Textiles.