Help with clay trade beads

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by JulieInVegas, Dec 27, 2016.

  1. JulieInVegas

    JulieInVegas New Member

    If anyone has any idea what these are and how old, I would love to hear. Thanks! IMG_4356.jpg IMG_4357.jpg
     
    JulieInVegas, Dec 27, 2016
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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Not very and no real idea. My first guess would be African, but East rather than West.
     
    evelyb30, Dec 27, 2016
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  3. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    The age may be answered best by a very close examination of the string, looking for wear, oxidation, discoloration, is it a modern or obsolete type of fiber layup, etc. I'd unstring it, laying out each bead in order so it can be reassembled as it was when your string study is complete.
     
    springfld.arsenal, Dec 27, 2016
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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It looks like leather.
     
    evelyb30, Dec 27, 2016
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  5. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    BUT- What does it smell like?
     
    springfld.arsenal, Dec 27, 2016
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Teen Spirit?
     
    evelyb30, Dec 27, 2016
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