Strand of Glass Beads papalegba bone daggers were principally used

bone daggers were principally used in ritual killings

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Within these are numerous smaller communities with long-standing traditions of ancestor veneration

including Lyuba

Strand of Glass Beads papalegba bone daggers were principally usedEarly to late 19th century, Ghana, West Africa Mesmerizing strand of antique glass trade beads featuring classic millefiori, chevron, mustard, opal, Russian, and melon beads produced in Bohemia and Murano. Beautifully re strung and displaying a rich variety of forms and colors, this strand represents some of the most iconic bead types created for the African trade. Trade beads served as a vital medium of exchange across West Africa and are among the