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Libyan Bead

Posted by Edith D on February 12, 2013 at 2:51pm

This bead is typically used on head ornaments. It has very nice old hallmarks from Tripoli. About 2-1/8" (5-1/2cm) long, 2 cm dia.

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Edith D February 12, 2013 at 3:00pm

Here are hallmarks at end.
Edith D February 12, 2013 at 3:01pm

Here is photo of lady from Ghadames (on western border of Libya with Tunisia) wearing head ornaments decorated with similar beads.
Eva Baby February 12, 2013 at 5:49pm

very nice, thank you also for the additional photo of the lady from Ghadames! Love it! She wears wonderful bijoux!

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