Antique Dogon Black & Blue African Trade Beads

Description

This is a unique set of antique Dogon African trade beads that originate from the Dutch. These are mostly opaque black glass beads. 3 are blue beads, the smallest blue bead is somewhat translucent.
These large old heavy glass beads show quite a bit of age-some of the beads have chips that are worn smooth from age.
In general the beads have pit marks from the making. One double bead which is fused together.
The beads are perfect for collectors who are interested in adding African trade beads to their collection.
In terms of their history, these beads date back to the 1800s and are a great representation of African culture. The beads are perfect for adding to jewelry or displaying in a collection.
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