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Azalagh n°1 Mauritania

Posted by marie jose Opper on May 7, 2012 at 6:27pm
Azalagh ( long necklace, length 100-120 cm). Beads are made of gum arabic, charcoal, incense, powdered cloves, and coloring. All ingredients are mixed with water to form a paste from which the beads are made. They are strung while still wet.Additional small white cubes made from Cyperus Rotondus have been added to the necklace. Cyperus Rotondus is an odoriferous bulb used to scent clothing and to ward off insects.Three separateitems at bottom are Cyperus Rotondus bulbs
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  • Eva Baby May 7, 2012 at 10:54pm

    Very nice, very interesting, beautiful colours!

  • Linda Pastorino May 18, 2012 at 10:28pm

    I find these most interesting!  would love to find some like this.

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