Strand of Glass Beads blackware Parrots were not only kept

Parrots were not only kept as pets by the Chimú elite but also played significant roles in religious rituals and adorned the royal garments of the nobility

a region the Tuareg evocatively call a “desert within a desert

primarily along coastlines

horizontal scarifications

Strand of Glass Beads blackware Parrots were not only keptMid. 19th to early. 20th century, Ghana, West Africa Fantastic strand composed of small sized 19th century Venetian antique glass trade beads, including chevron, millefiori, gooseberry, melon 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 considered