Original Message:   Re: "fairly large tubular stone beads"
You don't say how 'large' you mean but they could have been loom weights in what are called "warp-weighted looms". The weight on each thread of the warp keeps the needed tension on the threads. You can find more on this subject in a web search. Best wishes, Snap Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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