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Posted by: Finfan Post Reply
02/13/2020, 12:00:30

So "Beads on a Budget" kind of floundered this year. The staple of my collecting efforts have always been the inexpensive strands available at the African Village. Unfortunately this year the formerly $10 to $20 strands had jumped up to $30 to $60 and I couldn't bring myself to shell out that much for modern beads. Therefore I don't have much to show off this time. I started by shopping the Ethnographic room where I added to my Bodom/Akoso strand. The end two beads on either side are what I added this year. I also picked up a couple of loose Takamets.

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Posted by: Finfan Post Reply
02/13/2020, 12:02:30

This is a cast pendant I picked up for $4 at the Stay Tucson Show outside of the Ethnographic Room.

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Casino del Sol
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Posted by: Finfan Post Reply
02/13/2020, 12:13:53

We went to the show at Casino del Sol and I discovered that there was very little available as collectibles. I did however find one dealer who had some loose beads available. I purchased this handful of loose milli's. The larger beads were $4 each while the small ones were $1 each. I combined them with some loose beads I had at home to come up with a completed strand.

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African Village
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Posted by: Finfan Post Reply
02/13/2020, 12:19:58

Alas I didn't get much this year since bargains were few and far between but I did come up with a few. Here is a Ghana strand I got for $35 and a strand of "Hounds Tooth" beads (is that the right name for these?)

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Posted by: Finfan Post Reply
02/13/2020, 12:23:23

I also found this strand of wooden beads with metal inlay for $10 and a strand of glass "feathers" for $20. I have similar strands of feathers but this is the first time I found some blue ones.

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Posted by: barbcrafter Post Reply
02/16/2020, 15:01:03

the blue feather beads are gorgeous!



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Posted by: Finfan Post Reply
02/13/2020, 12:25:01

I also found a stone pendant for $2 and a cast bronze face for $7.

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Kino Show
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Posted by: Finfan Post Reply
02/13/2020, 12:31:15

The Kino Sports Park show this year lacked anybody who had any collectible beads. I did find one strand of Dogons at a dealer, but he was VERY proud of them and was asking way too much. As a result I ended up buying some random loose items and a bunch of those $1 to $3 strings of modern glass and stone beads. I also scored some Buffalo Nickels for $1 each.

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Posted by: Finfan Post Reply
02/13/2020, 12:34:47

I'll spare you all of the glass and stone strands that I purchase and just show some examples. I purchased the one strand simply because it was such an absurd color green. I discovered that the green portion glows outrageously in black light so that makes it fun.

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Posted by: Finfan Post Reply
02/13/2020, 12:37:04

Finally here is a look at this years haul that is about to get loaded into my display.

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You did good. It was nice to see you George, however briefly.
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02/14/2020, 11:15:11



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Thank you for the Budget Beads!
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Posted by: Luann Udell Post Reply
02/16/2020, 13:31:38

I can't afford to go to Tucson, and I can hardly afford to buy any more African collectible beads. So your "budget beads" and shopping expedition is most appreciated! Thank you for sharing. :-)

Fortunately, I bought tons when they were more affordable, and I think they will last me a lifetime. Or two, or twelve! :-D

Luann Udell artist & writer Ancient stories retold in modern artifacts LuannUdell.com

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a late reaction.....
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Posted by: karavanserai Post Reply
03/01/2020, 05:10:37

but I am always eager to find out how you manage time after time to find interesting beads on a budget. Thank you for sharing!!!!

martine

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