Glass Beads in a New Light

With support from the NEH Public Humanities interpretive planning grant, Re-Imagining 35 Centuries of Glass, the Museum has undertaken extensive research into its permanent collection of glass beads from around the world, with particular focus on West Africa and Southeast Asia. Join our expert team of project consultants for a panel discussion on the significance of glass beads in human society and the importance of beads to the history of glass; and be among the first to hear about exciting discoveries made in the Museum’s collection.

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As a native Abya Yalan ("Amerikkkan") I am studying glass seed beads.