Items of Personal Adornment as Reflections of Diversity and Identity in Communities
A Case Study from the Northern Southwestern United States
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2689613 |
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| Authors | K L Schleher (0000-0003-2791-0859, corresponding author), Michelle Turner (0000-0003-4605-9860) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | SSRN Electronic Journal (REPOSITORY) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1556-5068 • E-ISSN: 1556-5068 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2139/ssrn.4682041 |
| OpenAlex | W4390492444 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 8 |
This article examines items of personal adornment-specifically, jewelry-as reflections of diversity and identity within communities in the Northern Southwestern United States. By analyzing the materials, techniques, and symbolism employed in jewelry creation, the authors explore how these adornments communicate individual and group affiliations, social status, beliefs, and aesthetic preferences. The case study focuses on the intersection of Indigenous traditions and contemporary influences, highlighting the dynamic nature of cultural expression through personal adornment. The research contributes to a broader understanding of material culture as a means of non-verbal communication and its role in shaping social interactions and identity formation
Adornment · Aesthetics · Art · Genealogy · Geography · Personal identity · Self-concept · Social science · Sociology · Anthropology · Architecture, Design, and Social History · Gender Studies · History
| Highly cited | No |
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