Bohemian, Wedding Bead Necklace Components, Flat Pear Shape, Opaque Red, Sets of 8
SKU: AFE-2109
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$12.00
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Description
- These beads are priced and sold in sets of 8 beads
- Opaque or red flat pear shape mini pendants 12x18mm
- They are components from a vintage African "Wedding Bead Necklace" See: AFT-180 for example.
- 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.