Strand of Glass Beads kali'na Accession Number: AO 32412 (https://collections

Accession Number: AO 32412 (https://collections

after which their role shifted increasingly toward adornment and expressions of prestige

A fascinating example of Roman utilitarian pottery

often taking weeks or months to complete

Beautiful old patina with minor chips and digs

Strand of Glass Beads kali'na Accession Number: AO 32412 (https://collectionsEarly 19th century, Ghana, West Africa Magnificent strand of early 19th century Venetian White Heart trade beads, featuring bright red, three layer hand inlaid glass beads paired with smaller black spacers. These vibrant beadscrafted in Murano and once exported in enormous quantitieswere among the most coveted forms of currency in West African trade networks. Introduced to the region by Portuguese traders in the 15th century, glass beads quickly