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A strand of 6 grey with white Sun designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali. The beads are 28 mm in diameter. You will receive 6 beads as shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. In the second photo the big brother is shown :) ... My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth.
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Tiny delicate clay beads from Mali strung on string about 28" long. Each strand is a different assortment of beads.. good idea to get at least two strands to get the full range! The beads range in colour from an off white to dark clay. These were bought directly from a Bead Trader in Ghana, W. Africa.
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66 small round Mali Clay beads strung on string. There are two sizes of small Clay beads. The smaller bead is about 10 mm in diameter and the other is just slightly bigger at 11 mm. There are 3 strands of the slightly bigger beads. If you would like a specific size please contact us otherwise we will send you the smaller 10 mm beads as long as they last. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and shape and colour. If you are interested in only a few beads don't hesitate to contact us and we could break up a strand for you. The beads are 18 cents each.
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Out of stockThree very special beads ... Two are curved long tubes with tribal designs and the third is one of the large beads .. you can choose or we will surprise you! The tube beads are 38 x 15 mm. You will receive a strand as shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth.
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Clay bicone beads from Mali with a white geometric design and a rough earthy finish. The beads range from 18 mm. These beads are handmade and therefore each string or bead is slightly different from the others with a variation in the geometric design. A strand of 33 Mali Clay Beads strung on string / $25 One Mali Clay Bead / $ .75
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A strand of 53 Clay beads in the shape of dice from Mali strung on string 25" long. The beads range from 12 mm. These beads are handmade and therefore each string is slightly different from the others with a variation in the geometric design. These are old beads so might be pitted and a one bead in the strand could be broken..
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5 strands of Small and Tiny delicate terracota clay beads from Mali strung on string about 30" long. Each strand is a different assortment of beads.. Two strands are an assortment of small clay beads and three strands are the tiny clay beads. The beads range in colour from an off white to dark clay. These were bought directly from a Bead Trader in Ghana, W. Africa. Please note: A strand of small terracota clay beads (30") is $5 each. A strand of tiny terracota clay beads (30") is $4 each. A strand of tiny terracota clay beads (28") is $3 each. This $15/5 strands are made up of the first two. Real deal while they last!
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A beautiful strand of 6 dark grey with white designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on raffia. These beads have a smooth polished feel with dramatic geometric designs. The beads are 30 mm in diameter. The beads are handmade and will vary in shape, patterns and colour. The string you receive will be similar to the one in the photo. My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact that they are made from Africa's earth.
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A strand of 4 old Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on cord. These beads have a variety of geometric designs. The beads range from 29 mm in diameter. They are very special beads. You will receive a strand similar to one in the photos.. If you would like a specific strand don't hesitate to contact us.
My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these ‘Spindles’ actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today… They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made from Africa's earth.
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Out of stock5 beautiful Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on hemp. These beads have a beautiful geometric design and a rough vintage look. The beads are about 18 mm in diameter.