Matte Wedding Beads, Mali anklet approximately 8-10mm with small 1mm

approximately 8-10mm with small 1mm hole

Ancient bone-carved spindle whorl bead from Afghanistan

Venetian early 1900's

These have been tumbled

chunky banded agate faceted bicone beads

Matte Wedding Beads, Mali anklet approximately 8-10mm with small 1mmWest 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. Strand is 24 inches long, beads are consistent in size and shape, a rounded briolette shape, matte finish.