Strand of Glass Beads khmerempire securely set within a finely

securely set within a finely woven basketry holder with a side handle

crafted from plant fiber or linen

potentially holding oils

Supported by a neatly finished shallow footrim

Strand of Glass Beads khmerempire securely set within a finelyEarly 19th to early 20th century, Ghana and Mali, West Africa Magnificent 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 large, 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