Bohemian Antique Molded Glass "Lightlbulb" Beads, Light Blue Agate, 24mm, Set of 4
SKU: AFE-656
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$12.00
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Description
- Set of 4 blue antique Bohemian molded glass "lightlbulb" beads from Mali wedding bead strands. All for are made of blue, white and black "agate glass" intended to simulate the swirling patterns in natural agate stones.
- All 24mm long, one has some chips
- Made in Bohemia (now Czech Republic) during the 1850s to early 1900s
- Traded to Africa where they became especially popular among the Fulani of Mali.
- I've heard two stories about why they are called Wedding beads: a) they are passed from mother to daughter at the latter's marriage, b) they are worn by drummers who perform at Fulani weddings.
- These days as the beads keep rising in price, women more often wear just a few in their braided hair, or on simple necklaces with just 3-5 beads.
- Only one set like this available