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Mali Wedding Beads – Fulani bridal beads necklace This necklace features exceptional colors and shapes. A particularly fine piece. These special colorful beads are known as Mali Wedding Beads or Fulani Wedding Beads. The glass beads were originally manufactured in Bohemia, the present Czech Republic, specifically for trade with Africa. Through trade routes they reached West Africa, where they were especially beloved in Mali. The Bead Chest The characteristic drop- or lamp-shaped beads became strongly associated with the Fulani (Fula). They were worn at festive and ceremonial occasions and are nowadays often called “bridal beads” in trade. There are several stories about the exact marriage tradition: it is described that beads were passed from mother to daughter at a wedding, but also that such beads were worn at wedding feasts. What is remarkable is that the beads were not made of glass in Africa itself. It is precisely the combination of European glassmaking and the later West African usage history that makes them interesting as African trade beads. The different colors, stripes, marbled patterns and shapes make almost every old strand unique. Age and rarity: These pieces (beads) date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They come from an old collection. Also take a look at my other items. They show nice wear and patina on the beads. Some are fitted with a new clasp and/or re-strung more securely. Old original necklaces/beads are collectible objects. Origin: Bohemia/Czechoslovakia → West Africa/Mali Culture: associated with Fulani/Fula Material: pressed glass Names: Mali Wedding Beads, Fulani Wedding Beads, Don Don Sole, Lightbulb Beads Use: jewelry, festive/ceremonial wear and trade/collection object. Total length 82 cm 0,509 gram
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