Wedding Beads, Antique African Czech Trade Beads, 27-inch Strand 80 Perfect Beads
SKU: AFT-215
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$199.00
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Description
- Antique strand of Wedding Beads (aka Lightbulb Beads) discovered in a box of beady treasures in my basement. These came to the US in the 1980s have more unusual beads in them than even the best strands on the market today.
- This strand has 27 inches with 80 perfect lightbulb beads, showcasing a wide range of the colors (lots of reds) and special finishes that made these beads so popular.
- They are neatly strung with an additional 6 inches of cotton wrapped cord so they can be worn as is -- or rearranged into your own great designs
- Made in Bohemia (now Czech Republic) during the 1800s 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