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Posted by: beadweyr

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02/09/2016, 16:51:00

I was digging through some beads today looking for something and came across a few stone beads I have questions about. I am not a stone person so any input or additional information is appreciated

First up this large carnelian bead I believe I got from Hans of the Hills about 25 years ago.

1.Would this bead be considered a pema raka bead?

2.What kind of age would a bead like this have?

3.True or false campfire story. Beads like this, in this size where used for decoration on horses or other large animals.

Size 77mm x 44mm at its widest points

Thanks
Wayne

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Posted by: beadweyr

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02/09/2016, 16:54:13

Sorry about that

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Posted by: judy

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02/09/2016, 17:40:24

this looks like pema raka, it would be nice to see smaller pictures and the perforations. Judy

Modified by judy at Tue, Feb 09, 2016, 17:41:59

smaller picture and the perforations
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Posted by: beadweyr

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02/09/2016, 18:17:38

Hi Judy
here is a reduced image with end shots.
Wayne

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Posted by: judy

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02/09/2016, 19:40:41

the pema raka that I've had are not this shape, flat on one side, and the holes are different. But, I've had pema raka of all shapes and sizes and I haven't seen them all. There was a discussion on BCN about pema raka recently. An Internet search could prove interesting.
Judy

Thank you Judy
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Posted by: beadweyr

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02/10/2016, 05:11:25

Stone bead ID's and questions 2nd ID
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Posted by: beadweyr

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02/09/2016, 17:02:30

No idea about these. I am pretty sure that they came from the West African trade.

Questions:

1. Type of stone, guesses?

2. Possible ages?

3. Are the shapes significant in anyway, have meanings or cultural significance.

Sizes 32mm x 15mm and 33mm x 10mm at widest points

Thanks
Wayne

these two are made of serpentine.
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Posted by: judy

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02/09/2016, 17:42:58

Pema Raka...
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Posted by: Joyce

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02/10/2016, 06:28:08

Here's just one search from the BCN archive....get a nice big cup of coffee...

http://beadcollector.net/cgi-bin/anyboard.cgi?fvp=/openforum/&cmd=get&cG=9363136343&zu=3936313437&v=2&gV=0&p=

The one I used to have (now happily residing in another forum member's pile) also has a flat-ish back side. That is how they are sometimes shaped. This bead is slightly under 2 ounces - huge.

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