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Ethiopian Silver Metal Beads Wax Core Old African

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Ethiopian Silver Metal Beads Wax Core Old African

$95.00
Product #: 67949
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Title Ethiopian Silver Metal Beads Wax Core Old African
Type of Object Silver-colored metal (unknown silver content)
Made In Ethiopia
Approximate Age 20th century
Overall Condition Poor to Fair. Dents, splits where bead halves were joined, holes. 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 23mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison.
Strand Length 14 inches



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.