Strand of Glass Beads scraper is a striking example of

is a striking example of the Bura Asinda-Sikka culture of West Africa

and unusual Bura funerary vessel

Cypro-Archaic Period I-II

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Strand of Glass Beads scraper is a striking example ofEarlylate 19th century, Ghana, West Africa A superb and visually captivating strand composed of delicate 19th century green striped melon beads and gooseberry beads, interspersed with fine blue and white chevron beads from Murano, Venice. The beads are re strung on modern twine. This beautifully coordinated assemblage represents some of the most iconic and desirable bead types circulating in the West African trade networks of the 19th century. Trade