Hello everyone! I have spent the last 10 years in Africa, and have just recently moved to Colombo after 4 years in Niger.I also grew up in Sudan,so I have quite a treasure trove of beads that I have collected and many more questions about them! I spent the four years in Niger studying African trade beads and have a passion/obsession and now, a little weeny drop of expertise acquired.My kilos of trade beads are in my trunk, so when I unpack, in about a month, I shall start posting pictures and asking your advice. Is it normal that I am this excited to join this forum?!!