Wedding Beads, Mali Hebron From the late 1800s

From the late 1800s

These rare cast bronze beads from Cameroon or northern Nigeria have varied markings and patterns

2 20mm diameter round beads

1 strand 5mm sandalwood beads

but can be cord or wire wrapped

Wedding Beads, Mali Hebron From the late 1800sWest African bead merchants refer to these Czech glass pendants as "Wedding Beads", traditionally worn in Mali in wedding ceremonies. These colorful candy like baubles are so versatile in design work. A spacer in between allows each bead to hang down. Strung one after another, the beads will string up and down on the string. Great for earrings. This short strand is 20 inches long, with hexagonal carnelian glass beads in the mix. Briolettes are 14mm