According to Baker, "Cultural variations crystallize much better about things like funerary rites." Procedures relevant to burial and mortuary rituals played a substantial part in delineating the cultural identities and social dynamics of Gravettian populations. Even though Maasai beadwork remains rooted in tradition, it's got also adapted to contemporary influences. https://medium.com/@spoilmevintagediy/the-rich-history-of-beadwork-a-journey-through-the-ages-4e4fd2e474cf