Strand of Glass Beads kali'na and Celtiberians

and Celtiberians

often taking weeks or months to complete

but also conveyed the wearer’s identity and craftsmanship of their community

A fascinating example of Roman utilitarian pottery

Accession Number: AO 32412 (https://collections

Strand of Glass Beads kali'na and CeltiberiansEarly 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