Bohemian, Wedding Bead Necklace Components, Moon Glass, Set of 4 Lightbulbs

SKU: AFE-650
Sale price $9.00

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Description

  • These beads are priced and sold as a set of 4
  • They are components from an African "Wedding Bead Necklace" See: AFT-171 for example. 
  • This set includes 2 large and 2 small lightbulbs, all Moon (aka Milk) glass
  • 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.