Strand of Glass Beads gooseberrybeads and elaborate head ornaments featuring

and elaborate head ornaments featuring pig tusks (suale)

Vessels were built by coiling and fired in open hearths

The expressive facial features—almond-shaped slit eyes pierced with long rusty nails

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Strand of Glass Beads gooseberrybeads and elaborate head ornaments featuringEarly to late 19th century, Ghana, West Africa Superb strand composed of small, round and irregular 19th century Bohemian glass trade beads, complemented by elegant white and blue padre beads. Re strung on a modern cord. This harmonious assortment represents some of the most iconic bead types produced in Europe for the African trade. Trade beads served as a crucial medium of barter within and between communities and are considered among the earliest