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Feathers, cognition and global consumerism in colonial Amazonia

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feathers cognition and global consumerism in colonial amazonia

Amazonia is the home of the largest variety of birds in the world. In such a unique environment, craft cultures have flourished by translating the beauty and creativity of environmental materials like feathers into stunning pieces of art. A new article examines artisanal featherwork within the context of early modern colonialism and globalization.

Source: ScienceDaily.com