Silver Jewelry Helps Chile’s Indigenous Guard Their Heritage
Skilled artisans among the Mapuche are creating pieces that reflect their worldview.
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Jewelry Brand Dreams Up Animals From Outer Space
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Trump nominates Brandon Judd as ambassador to Chile
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Indigenous Australians recover human remains taken by Germany 120 years ago
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The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition
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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.BBC News - 6d -
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In India, the Buzz of a Bazaar Inspires Jewelry
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A Poet Becomes a Jewelry Maker. But She Still is a Poet.
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Childhood Friends, Now Jewelry Partners
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The Diversity of Moroccan Jewelry on Display
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Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list
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The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition
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An Indigenous Group in Quebec Tries to Keep the Caribou Alive
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The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
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Court rules former Nazi camp guard, 100, can face trial in Germany
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