Matte Wedding Beads, Mali anklet 60mm long x 20mm diameter

60mm long x 20mm diameter with large 4mm hole

Venetian early 1900's

Ancient bone-carved spindle whorl bead from Afghanistan

Photo shows two views of the same cuff

weighing more than 9 ounces

Matte Wedding Beads, Mali anklet 60mm long x 20mm diameterWest 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.