Dutch, Antique Glass, Annular "Dogon" Beads, Clear on Graduated 40-inch Strand
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Description
- Extra long 40-inch graduated strand of clear antique Dogon annular beads
- The beads are all about 4mm this but diameter ranges from 9-15mm most in the larger sizes.
- Many beads have a semi-matte finish due to age and there are a few purple tinted ones from long exposure to the sun.
- Made in Dutch bead workshops for the African trade 1700-1900s Trade by both Ducth and Portuguese traders
- Named for the Dogon people of Mali who favor them, but they are also found in other parts of West Africa
- From the collection of Joyce Diamanti, bead researcher, writer and educator