Archaic ? Jade Or Agate ? Beads

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Aug 24, 2016.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    Any idea what do we have here? Can't be scratched with steel blade.
    Thanks

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  2. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Powder glass? Akoso?
     
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  3. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    Did not think of that, silly me.
     
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  4. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Sand cast African trade beads.
     
  5. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the replies. Can we put an age on these or hard to tell.
    Trade beads, like in made of Venitian glass?
     
  6. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Made in west Africa from crushed glass bottles,etc.
     
  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Seconded. African-made recycled "powder" glass beads. They were popular for a while.
     
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