IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. White shell beads. A collection of ...

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BORDEAUX, FRANCE—A team led by Marian Vanhaeren of the University of Bordeaux made and experimented with shell beads in an effort to replicate the wear patterns found on shell beads from Blombos Cave ...

When it comes to beautiful jewelries, perhaps Africa is best known for its ‘handmade’ beautiful bead work. African beads are exquisite works of art. Beads are often worn while expressing art for ...