Detail: Indian silk textiles, a solar-powered prayer wheel, Maasai jewellery, a brick made of tea, parrot feather ornaments, moccasins with red 'Stroud' cloth, lustrous glass beads from Venice… from local markets to global networks this exhibition offers insights into the world of trade through the Museum's remarkable collections.
It will also feature a contemporary coffin built for a shop owner alongside a documentary highlighting the trend for themed coffins in Ghana that relate to the deceased's trade or pastime.