The green looks more like stone than glass!
Re: India and Ghana? -- uwe	Post Reply	Edit		Forum	Where am I?

Posted by: jeff Mail author
06/24/2009, 14:06:13

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Many old powderglass beads from W. Africa can be "stony-looking" ! --- Beadman ( 2009-06-24 17:35 ) It does look like stone until --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2009-06-25 20:30 ) "Koli-of-the-Water" --- Beadman ( 2009-06-26 02:35 ) Interesting stuff Jamey --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2009-06-26 15:07 ) Shapes --- Beadman ( 2009-06-27 20:18 ) Thanks Mr. Allen, Great information as always. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2009-06-27 21:26 ) hmmm.... --- uwe ( 2009-06-28 08:50 ) link file img Thanks for the new shots, Uwe, it changes my mind entirely. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2009-06-28 09:00 ) That´s good, so it wasn´t for nothing...LOL...all the best to you, friend...!! (no text) --- uwe ( 2009-06-28 09:05 ) Faience vs. Powderglass --- Beadman ( 2009-06-28 09:42 ) oh yes.... --- uwe ( 2009-06-28 10:01 ) You are welcome—and I am gratified to know it was helpful! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2009-06-28 10:05 ) Are these „Koli“ beads too...?? --- uwe ( 2009-06-28 08:51 ) file img Yes. In Ghana these would most likely be called "koli" beads. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2009-06-28 09:19 ) Thanks one more time...!! (no text) --- uwe ( 2009-06-28 09:23 )