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Natural or Man-Made product?
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Posted by: Rosanna

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05/21/2016, 12:32:41

Posted on an Ebay auction as some sort of plastic, possibly Bakelite beads - but these look like sections cut from bone or antler, then dyed.

Any opinions from the experts?

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Posted by: cobwebpalace

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05/21/2016, 12:53:06

Not an expert, just a lurking newbie... but I believe those are tagua nut beads.

Excellent - thank you!
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Posted by: Rosanna

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05/21/2016, 12:58:20

yes, slices of Tagua, Corozo or vegetable ivory
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Posted by: Stefany

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05/21/2016, 20:52:46