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Clay Beads Old Bicones Mali African

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Product #: 52575
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Type of Object Clay
Made In Mali
Approximate Age Late 19th to early 20th century?
Overall Condition Fair. Worn and weathered with age. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.
Bead Size 25mm dia, 20mm p-p. See picture with penny for size comparison.
Strand Length 31 inches


Clay Beads Old Bicones Mali African


These old clay beads resemble smaller versions of the famous spindle whorls of ancient Djenne.

Additional information: For more information, please see our comprehensive guide to African-made beads, African Beads: Jewels of a Continent, hardcover, 216 pages, 163 color photographs, available from Africa Direct.