OzikoroIgbo Bead-Making: Unveiling the Craftsmanship of Igbo Ukwu
In Igbo Ukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria, where skilled artisans crafted intricate glass beads thousands of years ago, their vibrant hues of blue, yellow, and green shimmering in the sunlight. Between the 7th and 11th centuries, this Igbo settlement thrived as a hub of craftsmanship and trade, as evidenced by the 165,000 beads excavated from the…