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Tuesday, 19th October 2004 (6787 views)

A new show has been opened at Paris' Musee Dapper showing the different types of body decoration throughout the ages - such as piercings and gold jewellery.<BR/><BR/>Photographs by Alain Soldeville show images of different decorations and beside each is a text explanation of their significance, according to the Daily Times.<BR/><BR/>One example are the heavy gold ear ornaments worn by Indonesian people, which are used to signify their standing in society and are part of the bridal dowry.<BR/><BR/>In addition, heavy gold jewellery is often worn in association with Buddha and his elongated ear lobes are said to be as a result of such heavy princely jewellery.<BR/><BR/>It is hoped the exhibition, which is running until next April, will help to explain the sometimes strange body art that people see and help to explain the world of ancestral rites.<img src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=3653072"/>

 

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