In line with Baker, "Cultural dissimilarities crystallize far better close to things like funerary rites." Techniques associated with burial and mortuary rituals played a big position in delineating the cultural identities and social dynamics of Gravettian populations. Though Maasai beadwork stays rooted in custom, it's also tailored to contemporary influences. https://medium.com/@spoilmevintagediy/the-rich-history-of-beadwork-a-journey-through-the-ages-4e4fd2e474cf