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Clay beads

Posted by Dr.Speck on May 21, 2010 at 5:32pm
Several strands made of small ceramic beads. It's unclear where these originate from. The best I could find was that they come from West-Africa and predate the glass trade beads from the 19th and 20th century. More information needed.
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  • SARAH CORBETT May 21, 2010 at 7:10pm
    I have seen them referred to as tomb beads from Djenne, not sure if this is true.....will investigate!!
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