"Wedding beads" - Fulani - Mali

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Wedding beads, two glass bead objects from Mali used by the Fulani, dating to the late 20th century, provenance collected in Mali in the late 1990s; authenticity original/official.

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A collection of in all 160 glass beads from Mali. These beads were worn by the Fulina people and were given as a wedding present, hence their name "wedding beads". Originally produced in Bohemia in the 1960-70,s. and exported exclusively to Mali. Different designs are presented here; the "drop"-beads, trangular beads and "claw'-beads. Some scratching is visible, due to their intense use. Collected in Mali in the late 1990,s.

A collection of in all 160 glass beads from Mali. These beads were worn by the Fulina people and were given as a wedding present, hence their name "wedding beads". Originally produced in Bohemia in the 1960-70,s. and exported exclusively to Mali. Different designs are presented here; the "drop"-beads, trangular beads and "claw'-beads. Some scratching is visible, due to their intense use. Collected in Mali in the late 1990,s.

Details

Number of objects
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Fulani
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Glass beads
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
"Wedding beads"
Authenticity
Original/official
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