Naga Glass, Vintage Black Seed Beads, 1-1.5x1-1.5mm, Bags of 45 Grams

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  • Black glass vintage seed beads from Nagaland, 1-1.5mm x 1-1.5mm

  • 7 strands of 30” in a bag of 45 grams. Only one available.

    Irregularly shaped (as antique seed beads almost always are) and traditionally a very rare color in Nagaland. Possibly this is because they were not available until later, from India.

  • Collected in the 1970’s and 1980’s from the Konyak Nagas of NE India, who wore beads in abundance as a signature of their identity and for status within their specific groups, until usage waned due to changing ideas on religion and indicators of status.

    Some beads, including certain colors, were worn daily, others on special occasions or only by persons deemed worthy by dint of birth, association with the chief, warrior feats or wealth and shows of such, like feast giving.

    These beads make nice spacers for necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.