ALAHAS: PHILIPPINE HERITAGE JEWELRY

"The book by Maria Angelica Santos-Bermejo ostensibly covers the history of jewelry in the Philippines with an expansive sweep from precolonial to contemporary times. It is the author's deep love and appreciation of Philippine history and culture that informs her work and this is evident in "Alahas".  The gorgeous photographs do justice to the well informed and knowledgeable text of the book, making it a great addition to any collection on Philippine history and culture."- Dr. Olivia Anne Melo Habana [Professor] History Department of Ateneo de Manila University

Contents: Features 290 archival and contemporary photos alongside 22 time-travel illustrations.

Historical Eras Covered

Indigenous Period: Highlights pre-1571 gold forms, barter rings, and earrings.

Northern Luzon: Focuses on Cordillera jewels, Ming beads, and carnelian.

Spanish Colonial: Examines 16th-century pieces like alfajor necklaces, tamborins, criollas, and peinetas.

Turn of the Century & Contemporary: Explores Manila Carnival diamantès, post-war gemstone pieces, and the modern Mata Mata collection. 

BOOKS SPECIFICATIONS:
Publish date: February, 2023
Publisher: Harmony-House Book Publishing
Format: Textile hardcover with relief work
Pages: 362 Pages 

FIRST EDITION. SIGNED