Strand of Glass Beads chancayculture as offerings to honor the

as offerings to honor the deceased or the gods

and riversides

known for their tubular and ovoid funerary urns

chip and abrasions consistent with age and use

Strand of Glass Beads chancayculture as offerings to honor theEarly 19th to early 20th century, Ghana, West Africa Superb strand composed of small sized Bohemian and Venetian antique glass trade beads, including chevron, gooseberry, millefiori, powder glass beads, and other classic types. Re strung on a modern cord. This harmonious mix represents some of the most iconic beads produced in Europe for the African trade. Trade beads served as a crucial medium of barter within and between communities and are