Strand of Glass Beads korea high crested coiffure and intricate

high crested coiffure and intricate scarifications across the face

This beautiful group showcases classic medieval and later medieval design sensibilities

with a long pointed beak

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with broad almond-shaped eyes

Strand of Glass Beads korea high crested coiffure and intricateEarly 19th to early 20th century, Ghana and Mali, West Africa Superb strand composed of mixed small sized late 19th and early 20th century glass trade beads, including chevron, gooseberry, melon, and other classic bead types. Beautifully complementing these is a group of smaller, luminous pear shaped wedding beadshighly treasured by Fulani women in Mali and traditionally given by mother to daughter as part of her wedding adornment. The strand has been