Dogon Style, Antique Opaque Medium Blue Oblates, 15x18 &16x19mm, Set of 2 Beads
SKU: AFE-2123
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$15.00
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Description
- These beads are priced and sold by the set of 2
- Large opaque, antique medium blue "Dogon" style oblate shape beads, 15x18 and 16x19mm
- These beads have 3-4+mm holes for easy stringing on leather, etc
- This set is an unusual color and in good condition considering its age
- Made in the Netherlands between 1700 and early 1900s for the African trade
- These beads are called "Dogon" beads because they became particularly popular among the Dogon people of Central Mali.
- Although the Venetians provided the bulk of the beads for the African trade, the bead and button workshops of Bohemia were not far behind. Dutch and French bead makers provided much smaller, but still interesting, contributions.