Strand of Glass Beads kali'na Priests and healers employ plants

Priests and healers employ plants

Beautiful old patina with minor chips and digs

A fascinating example of Roman utilitarian pottery

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

his favor came at a terrible price

Strand of Glass Beads kali'na Priests and healers employ plantsEarly 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