Author: Jones, Schuyler
Title: Tibetan Nomads : Environment, Pastoral Economy, and Material Culture
Description: New York / Copenhagen, Thames and Hudson / Rhodos, 1996. orig. boards, dustwrapper.. 29x23cm, 463 pages, Weighs 2.4 kilos. With 280 illustrations,100 in color.. Minor wear. VG. ¶ Series: The Carlsberg Foundation's Nomad Research Project. Contents: I. The Land of the Tibetans -- II. High Altitude Pastoralism and the Pastoral Nomad Economy -- III. Domestic Production -- IV. Craftwork, Tent-Making, and Domestic Artefacts -- V. Caravan Trade and Transport -- VI. Riding Accoutrements and Accessories -- VII. Agricultural Implements -- VIII. Equipment for Livestock -- IX. Weapons, Hunting Equipment, and Armour -- X.Costumes and Accessories -- XI. Jewellery -- XII. dZi Beads -- XIII. Other Personal Accessories -- XIV. Tibetan Buddhist Images / Schuyler Camman and Schuyler Jones -- XV. Other Religious Objects and Related Materials -- XVI. Musical Instruments: Temple and Lamasery -- Appendix. Symbols Used on Buddhist Objects.

Keywords: Tibet, Central Asia, China, Tibetan Ethnology, Ethnography, Social Anthropology, Nomads Pastoralism, ,