
Title | Hebron "Cousins" Trade Beads Yellow African 31 Inch |
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Other Names | Kano beads |
Type of Object | Wound glass; NOT real sea salt glass |
People | Baule |
Made In | Hebron |
Traded In | Africa |
Approximate Age | Mid 19th-20th Century |
Overall Condition | Fair. 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. |
Damage/Repair | Chips and pitting. |
Bead Size | 12-16 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison. |
Strand Length | 31 inches. (includes string/raffia) |
Brand | Unbranded |
Style | Beaded |
Type | Strand of beads |
Hebron beads were made with dead sea salts and date to the mid 1800s or earlier. The most common color for these is a dull yellow ochre. Shades of blues and green are much more uncommon. Black with color specks is the rarest of the Hebron beads. To find out more information on Hebron beads please see BEADS OF THE WORLD (Francis).
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