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Jewelry of the Sioux Indians reflected how bravery was highly valued. Feathers were worn in the hair to show an individual's courage. Gold was an important material to the peoples of Central and South America. In South America gold is called "the sweat of the sun," while silver was called "tears of the moon." South American jewelry was often very colorful and made from many materials, including birds' feathers, human hair, animal teeth, delicate fish bones, and beetle wings. Jade is considered more valuable than gold and silver in China, because it has always been associated with health, luck, and beauty. In China women wear headdresses made of gold and silver. These were decorated with vivid blue kingfisher feathers, red flowers, butterflies, pearls, strands of red coral, and white glass beads. India is another Asian country where jewelry is very popular and has strong, symbolic ties to marriage. |
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