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I purchased these antique ? cobalt beads from African bead traders about 15 years ago. Several years later they tried to buy them back, but I kept them. Only ones like them I have ever seen and have looked at thousands of beads when the African bead traders met at Friendship IN. It appears many of you have travelled all over the world looking at beads and studying them. I would really appreciate any info anyone can offer on them. I am really glad to have found this site with so many people who are knowledgable about beads. Most of what I had learned is from the African bead dealers, The history of Beads and several other books I have, which I know isn't even the tip of the iceberg! I have always felt the beads were old and restrung due to the patterns of wear, and some have more wear than others, but also realize the unscrupulous resort to all types of things to "age" beads and other items. Would appreciate comments so I can figure out what I have.
Judy
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