Dated in the mid 1900's, this large old wedding bead was made in the Czech Republic (previously known as Bohemia), and traded for traditional neckwear worn in Mali, Africa, at wedding celebrations. It is also known as a Don Don Sole bead. It is lightbulb shaped, measuring approximately 1 inch long, and 1/2 inch at the widest point (25mm x 15mm). This type of bead is top drilled, making a great pendant. This particular bead is opaque white with a kind of iridescent sheen, with bold black lines in a
A fun celebration! A handmade choker of braided hemp and rare glass Mali wedding beads. These beads were made in Bohemian in the late 1800's. They are highly prized in Mali for their celebratory nature and ceremonial importance! At the center is a rare "bumble bee" bead with black and yellow stripes, while bright orange and red beads run up the sides. Finishes with a ghana powdered-glass bead and a braided loop. Measures a perfect 18" long.
Shopping Cart Large Old Mali Wedding Beads Large Old Mali Wedding Beads RF441 These large old wedding beads came from Mali. They are also known as Don Don Sole beads. The strand measures 26" in length and there are approx 70 beads in total, each measuring approx 1" in length. Most beads are light bulb shaped. Lots of great colors - solid, transluscent, striped, marbled. Most beads are in very good condition, though expect some surface wear and signs of age and use.
Dated in the early 1900's, this large old wedding bead was made in the Czech Republic (previously known as Bohemia), and traded for traditional neckwear worn in Mali, Africa, at wedding celebrations. It is also known as a Don Don Sole bead. This focal bead makes a great pendant. It is a tiger claw, measuring approximately 34mm x 20mm. It is top drilled, however the hole is small, so it would require a wire bail or jumpring, if you want to hang it on leather or some other type of cord. This bead is opaline
Dated in the early 1900's, this large old wedding bead was made in the Czech Republic (previously known as Bohemia), and traded for traditional neckwear worn in Mali, Africa, at wedding celebrations. It is also known as a Don Don Sole bead. This focal bead makes a great pendant. It is a tiger claw, measuring approximately 34mm x 20mm. It is top drilled, however the hole is small, so it would require a wire bail or jumpring, if you want to hang it on leather or some other type of cord. This bead is
Mali wedding beads are among my most favorite of the African Trade Beads! They quickly are becoming rare and hard to find. Originally made in Bohemia at the turn of the 19th century, these beads are highly prized in Mali for the celebratory nature and ceremonial importance. This gorgeous strand offers a mix of flat "spatulate" beads and "triangle" beads in dozens of different colors and styles, including rare "zebras", "bumble bees" and "honeys", not to mention all the cobalt blues and lemon yellows! This
→ Mali Wedding Beads Mali Wedding Beads Bright blue, yellow, green, white, red, and black Mali Wedding Beads are a great gift for any occasion. These beads measure about 9 x 13 mm, on a 22 inch strand. There are about 150 beads per strand. Price: $75.00 maliwed4 (11532)
at001 African Trade Beads AT01 Mali "Wedding" Beads Old light bulb shaped beads made in Czech Republic for trade to Mali. 30" strand. Price: $30.00
Necklace J - "Mardi Gras" Old molded glass Czech trade beads (Mali Wedding beads), old European glass beads, vintage amber plastic buttons, Japanese lemon seed beads, and more… Ruby reds, blues, amber, green, black, and turquoise on twisted rope of hand woven Nigerian strip cloth (aso oke) in ruby, white, and gold Lurex. Wound black hook and eye closure bordered with sparkly red glass coils of seed beads. 26" length Price $2400.00 Sale Price $1050.00
→ Mali Wedding Beads Mali Wedding Beads Great beads off of Mali Wedding bead strands. Originally from Bohemia, these beads have become a Mali wedding tradition. Beads measure 28 mm wide x 35 mm tall and many have a small chip at the corner, or are slightly scratched. Price is per bead. mwedtri (11537)
at002 African Trade Beads AT02 New "Mali Wedding Beads" Czech beads, 30" strand.
Necklace C "Mali Mali" Antique ultramarine blue and lemon drop yellow Czech molded trade beads (Mali Wedding beads), Ethiopian coral beveled cylinder beads, blue glass seed beads threaded and hand stitched to a "rope" of yellow and white Italian Fortuny fabric. Hand braided cord, knot closure. Adjustable 22" to 28" Price $1300.00 Sale Price $595.00
→ Mali Wedding Beads Mali Wedding Beads Small drop Mali wedding beads (14 x 6 mm) interspersed with glass barrels (22 x 7 mm) on this 26 inch strand. There are additionally 13 large drops at 23 x 14 mm and a triangle glass pieces (32 mm long) at the bottom. Price: $75.00 opalwed3 (11540)
Necklace H - "Lemon Drop" Antique molded glass Czech trade beads (Mali Wedding beads) in citrus lemon yellow and variegated greens. Venetian melon beads, Vaseline glass bicones, small Czech glass beads. Cast brass Ivory Coast beads flank heavy vintage brass chain. Crab claw clasp. Adjustable 16" to 18" Price $830.00 Sale Price $295.00
→ Mali Wedding Beads Mali Wedding Beads Small drop Mali wedding beads (14 x 6 mm) interspersed with opalite glass barrels (22 x 7 mm) on this 32 inch strand. There are additionally 3 claw shaped and 2 triangle glass pieces (32 mm long) at the bottom. Price: $75.00 opalwed2 (11539)
Superb original Mali Wedding necklace worn by the Pheul/Fulani/Fulbe Tribe in Mali. This necklace is made with hundreds of tiny Xmas beads strung on wire. End beads and cotton string at the end are renewed. Length 21 ", weight 319 grams. Christmas Beads is a pet name for tiny colorful glass beads made in Venice, Murano, and in Bohemia in the early 1900s for the African market. LOOKS ABSOLUTELY SMASHING WHEN WORN AND IS CERTAINLY NOT A PIECE OF JEWELRY YOU SEE EVERYDAY!
Shopping Cart Flat Octagonal Shaped Wedding Beads - Mali Flat Octagonal Shaped Wedding Beads - Mali RF248 These old flat (tabular) otagonal shaped glass "wedding" beads came from Mali. The strand measures 22" and there are 38 beads in total measuring 15mm.
→ Mali Wedding Necklace Mali Wedding Necklace This strand of Mali wedding beads is a beautiful, colorful collection of Mali beads made about the middle of the past century. These are smaller than the much larger beads of the traditional old Mali wedding necklaces. These are much lighter, with beads that are small tear drop shape. The measurements are around 13 mm per bead, and about 10 mm at the widest part of the drop. Besides the many rainbow colors, some of the beads also have various combinations of
Shopping Cart Old Flat Mali Wedding Beads Old Flat Mali Wedding Beads RF413 This beautiful strand of old flat (tear drop shaped) wedding beads came from Mali. The strand measures 28" in length and there are approx 100 beads in total, each measuring approx 3/4" in length. Most beads appear to be in very good condition, there is some pitting from age.
→ Mali Wedding Bead Bear Claws Mali Wedding Bead Bear Claws Mali wedding Bear Claw beads. Most of the beads have minor chips or scratches. Beads measure approximately 33 mm tall. mwedbear (11536)