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My Dumptruck Chevron Bead and the Wood Rats --- Dogboy ( 2018-10-15 12:51 ) (26 reads) file img

Re: My Dumptruck Chevron Bead and the Wood Rats --- judy ( 2018-10-15 19:05 ) (3 reads)

Seed bead ID --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-12 09:08 ) (115 reads) file img

Re: Seed bead ID --- hans ( 2018-10-12 12:50 ) (50 reads)
- Lotus Seeds? --- Beadman ( 2018-10-12 23:33 ) (39 reads)
  - Lotus Seeds picture --- hans ( 2018-10-14 04:25 ) (35 reads) file img
what i would need to know --- stefany ( 2018-10-13 03:52 ) (41 reads)
- My thoughts exactly (!). But I didn't see any coconut spots. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-13 04:11 ) (4 reads)
- Re: what i would need to know --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 06:25 ) (16 reads) file img
  - It's very possible that lotus seeds can or may have a variety of external shapes. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-15 17:58 ) (0 reads)

More seeds! Yay! --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 11:26 ) (23 reads) file img

more images --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 11:27 ) (5 reads) file img
more images --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 11:28 ) (4 reads) file img
Scavenged --- Beadman ( 2018-10-15 17:56 ) (1 reads)

More seed beads --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 07:07 ) (36 reads) file img

Re: More seed beads --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 07:07 ) (10 reads) file img
Re: More seed beads --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 07:08 ) (9 reads) file img
Re: More seed beads --- hans ( 2018-10-15 08:26 ) (16 reads)
Re: More Seed Beads --- Beadman ( 2018-10-15 17:53 ) (3 reads)

Japanese Buddhist prayer beads --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 11:39 ) (28 reads) file img

Inside of plastic bead --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 11:43 ) (12 reads) file img
- Stanhope lens --- hans ( 2018-10-15 12:54 ) (8 reads)
Re: Japanese Buddhist Prayer Beads --- Beadman ( 2018-10-15 14:51 ) (7 reads)

Gobi finding --- redmountain ( 2018-10-15 11:03 ) (35 reads) link

Examples --- redmountain ( 2018-10-15 11:12 ) (22 reads) img
- Re: Examples --- redmountain ( 2018-10-15 11:14 ) (23 reads) img
Gobi --- redmountain ( 2018-10-15 11:25 ) (20 reads) img

Peach pit beads --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-12 09:10 ) (105 reads) file img

Re: Peach Pit Beads --- Beadman ( 2018-10-13 04:09 ) (54 reads)
- Re: Re: Peach Pit Beads --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-15 06:50 ) (10 reads)
Re: Peach pit beads --- alin ( 2018-10-15 04:09 ) (23 reads)

the annual tribal bead fair in the Netherlands --- Pieternel de Hoogh ( 2018-09-18 07:58 ) (272 reads) link file

Highly recommended! --- floorkasp ( 2018-09-18 12:21 ) (80 reads)
Small impression of the Tribal Jewelry & Textiles Fair on the 29th of September --- Anansi ( 2018-10-01 05:47 ) (114 reads) file img
More pictures about the catalogue and the booklets from Hans --- Anansi ( 2018-10-01 05:54 ) (111 reads) file img
- Thank you for posting! "Second Life Beads"....... --- Joyce ( 2018-10-09 12:34 ) (34 reads)
  - Hi Joyce, I sent you a private reply (no text) --- hans ( 2018-10-09 14:23 ) (10 reads)
    - Thank you! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-10-10 21:25 ) (4 reads)
Thanks for the pictures Nel, I'll add some more these coming days. (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-06 15:50 ) (12 reads)
- That's great because these are the only pics I have and Hans likes to see more! (no text) --- Anansi ( 2018-10-07 02:19 ) (11 reads)
the amulet exhibition 1 --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:07 ) (84 reads) file img
- Fabulous photos! --- Luann Udell ( 2018-10-07 18:47 ) (32 reads)
- Re: the amulet exhibition 1 (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-10-07 18:47 ) (13 reads)
- Thanks for sharing your nice pictures. Hope seeing you in Amsterdam next year! We'll keep in touch. (no text) --- Anansi ( 2018-10-08 07:00 ) (9 reads)
- Thanks for sharing your nice pictures and hope seeing you in Amsterdam next year! (no text) --- Anansi ( 2018-10-08 07:01 ) (7 reads)
the amulet exhibiton : 2 --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:08 ) (79 reads) file img
the amulet exhibition 3 --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:09 ) (68 reads) file img
the amulet exhibition 4 --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:10 ) (62 reads) file img
the amulet exhibition 5 twins --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:12 ) (63 reads) file img
amulet exhibition 6 twins --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:13 ) (63 reads) file img
the fair 1 bakuba beadwork --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:33 ) (67 reads) file img
the fair 2 --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:36 ) (65 reads) file img
the fair 3 beads --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:45 ) (82 reads) file img
the fair 4 beads --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:48 ) (63 reads) file img
the fair 5 necklaces pendants ... --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:53 ) (74 reads) file img
the fair 6 ancient beads --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 16:57 ) (82 reads) file img
the fair 6 ethnic jewelry --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 17:00 ) (64 reads) file img
the fair 7 ethnic jewelry --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 17:02 ) (54 reads) file img
the fair 8 ethnic jewelry --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 17:10 ) (63 reads) file img
the fair 9 textiles --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 17:20 ) (54 reads) file img
Apotheosis: Dutch beads end 16th beginning 17th C : 1 --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 17:37 ) (104 reads) file img
Apotheosis: Dutch beads end 16th beginning 17th C : 2 --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 17:39 ) (74 reads) file img
Bead friends --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-07 17:43 ) (90 reads) file img
- Thanks for posting --- hans ( 2018-10-08 13:09 ) (37 reads)
Quite a visual feast! Thank you. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-08 23:30 ) (6 reads)
Thank you to all who shared this wonderful show! --- Joyce ( 2018-10-09 12:37 ) (27 reads)
Re: the annual tribal bead fair in the Netherlands --- TASART ( 2018-10-14 16:49 ) (22 reads)

Help with ID --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-08 10:36 ) (137 reads) file img

Czech --- Beadman ( 2018-10-08 23:08 ) (55 reads)

Are these real and if so how do I clean them? --- Silverbead ( 2018-09-11 05:18 ) (335 reads) file img

Re: Angleskin Coral? --- Beadman ( 2018-09-16 12:30 ) (111 reads)
- Some photos of coral --- Rosanna ( 2018-09-17 20:14 ) (96 reads) file img
  - Re: Pink Coral --- Beadman ( 2018-09-24 10:43 ) (40 reads)
Re: Are these real and if so how do I clean them? --- stefany ( 2018-09-17 03:37 ) (84 reads)
- there is an image of cameo shell beads in my book --- stefany ( 2018-09-17 09:43 ) (89 reads) file img
  - more photos, coral and shell --- lindabd ( 2018-09-17 21:49 ) (98 reads) file img
    - Thanks for these pix, very helpful! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2018-09-18 08:44 ) (16 reads)
    - IMHO none are coral look like shell. (no text) --- lopacki ( 2018-09-19 11:10 ) (20 reads)
      - more images and a question --- lindabd ( 2018-09-20 11:06 ) (55 reads) file img
      - Forgot the question! --- lindabd ( 2018-09-20 11:09 ) (41 reads)
        
        the textures --- stefany ( 2018-09-21 08:26 ) (34 reads)
        
        Re: the textures --- Silverbead ( 2018-09-27 12:21 ) (23 reads)
  - image colour - --- stefany ( 2018-09-18 05:34 ) (50 reads)
    - Re: image colour - and some close-up photos --- Silverbead ( 2018-09-19 12:47 ) (90 reads) file img
      - Re: Cose-up Photos --- Beadman ( 2018-09-23 18:53 ) (55 reads)
        
        Re: Re: Cose-up Photos --- Silverbead ( 2018-09-27 12:14 ) (35 reads)
  - Re: Cameo Shell Beads --- Beadman ( 2018-10-06 16:23 ) (46 reads) file img
    - Another Photo --- Beadman ( 2018-10-07 06:19 ) (36 reads) file img

opinions on those beads? --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 11:53 ) (117 reads) file img

These are likewise recent Chinese imitations, trying to resemble Warring States beads. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-06 15:38 ) (10 reads)
- Re: These are likewise recent Chinese imitations, trying to resemble Warring States beads. --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 22:02 ) (47 reads)
- Re: These are likewise recent Chinese imitations, trying to resemble Warring States beads. --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 22:02 ) (30 reads)
fake (no text) --- kika ( 2018-10-06 15:46 ) (7 reads)

glass figures genuine or fakes? --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 09:32 ) (107 reads) file img

Likewise fake. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-06 15:40 ) (12 reads)
- Re: Likewise fake. --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 22:01 ) (18 reads)
- Re: Likewise fake. --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 22:01 ) (24 reads)
fake (no text) --- kika ( 2018-10-06 15:44 ) (4 reads)
fake (no text) --- kika ( 2018-10-06 15:45 ) (5 reads)
- Re: fake --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 22:01 ) (36 reads)

Mandarin Court Necklace --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-05 12:11 ) (127 reads) file img

more images --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-05 12:12 ) (56 reads) file img
more images --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-05 12:12 ) (38 reads) file img
- Re: more images --- si ( 2018-10-05 17:22 ) (52 reads)
Re: Mandarin Court Necklace --- Beadman ( 2018-10-06 15:49 ) (56 reads)

Large 4cm . ID help? --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 11:55 ) (98 reads) file img

Chinese Imitation --- Beadman ( 2018-10-06 15:36 ) (31 reads)
fake (no text) --- kika ( 2018-10-06 15:47 ) (4 reads)

Bead query genuine? --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 08:34 ) (105 reads) file img

Re: Bead query genuine? --- stefany ( 2018-10-06 09:20 ) (66 reads)
- Re: Re: Bead query genuine? --- Nak_gr ( 2018-10-06 09:35 ) (54 reads)
This is exactly the same same bead I was shown earlier today. It is a Chinese fake. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-06 15:39 ) (14 reads)
fake (no text) --- kika ( 2018-10-06 15:46 ) (5 reads)
fake (no text) --- kika ( 2018-10-06 15:46 ) (8 reads)

Ivory, bone or plastic? --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-01 12:27 ) (160 reads) file img

Looks like a Mandarin Court Necklace --- Rosanna ( 2018-10-01 16:51 ) (61 reads)
Re: Ivory, bone or plastic? --- si ( 2018-10-01 19:05 ) (59 reads)
- Re: Re: Ivory, bone or plastic? --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-05 06:24 ) (30 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Ivory, bone or plastic? --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-05 06:25 ) (38 reads) file img
  - Re: Re: Re: Ivory, bone or plastic? --- si ( 2018-10-05 17:12 ) (22 reads)
Re: Ivory, bone or plastic? --- si ( 2018-10-01 19:11 ) (51 reads)
- Re: Re: Ivory, bone or plastic? --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-05 07:22 ) (26 reads)
  - Re: Re: Re: Ivory, bone or plastic? --- si ( 2018-10-05 17:13 ) (20 reads)
    - Re: Re: Re: Re: Ivory, bone or plastic? --- si ( 2018-10-05 17:14 ) (17 reads)
These are typically carved bone beads. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-01 22:01 ) (21 reads)

Possible Muslim prayer beads --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-01 06:37 ) (123 reads) file img

Re: Possible Muslim prayer beads- fish symbol --- stefany ( 2018-10-01 16:43 ) (64 reads)
- possible prayer beads- fish symbol --- stefany ( 2018-10-01 17:26 ) (63 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Possible Muslim prayer beads- fish symbol --- SavannaP ( 2018-10-05 08:26 ) (31 reads)
Articulated fish are not uncommon, made from a variety of materials�often minerals and bone. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-01 22:04 ) (9 reads)

Large Whites: ID help? --- CoinCoin ( 2018-10-04 10:27 ) (143 reads) file img

Faux chevrons, originally --- Rosanna ( 2018-10-04 11:49 ) (75 reads)
Re: Large White Beads --- Beadman ( 2018-10-04 15:08 ) (92 reads) link file img
Thanks Rosanna & Jamey! --- CoinCoin ( 2018-10-04 20:01 ) (36 reads)

Venice or Murano Recommendations --- maninak ( 2018-09-27 13:01 ) (131 reads)

Don't miss the Glass Museum (Museo del Vetro)! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2018-09-30 20:36 ) (18 reads)
Re: Venice or Murano Recommendations --- Beadman ( 2018-10-01 22:09 ) (98 reads)
- Re: Re: Venice or Murano Recommendations --- Maninak ( 2018-10-02 08:55 ) (73 reads)
  - Re: Re: Re: Venice or Murano Recommendations --- veniceusa ( 2018-10-03 06:50 ) (73 reads)
    - Re: Church --- Beadman ( 2018-10-03 13:25 ) (73 reads) file img

Help to ID this Necklaces --- biggun999 ( 2018-09-17 21:26 ) (308 reads) file img

Re: Help to ID this Necklaces --- biggun999 ( 2018-09-17 21:28 ) (130 reads) file img
Partial ID --- Beadman ( 2018-09-25 20:28 ) (128 reads) file img
- From FaceBook --- Beadman ( 2018-09-25 20:34 ) (105 reads) file img
  - Re: From FaceBook --- Silverbead ( 2018-09-27 12:18 ) (47 reads)
- Your Bead --- Beadman ( 2018-09-25 20:37 ) (98 reads) file img
  - Re: Your Bead --- biggun999 ( 2018-09-27 21:23 ) (43 reads)
  - Other bead: I think it's a similar bead --- kika ( 2018-09-28 09:26 ) (45 reads) file img
    - Yes�this is a specimen of the group I have isolated. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-01 23:16 ) (11 reads)
- FB Reply --- Beadman ( 2018-09-25 20:42 ) (107 reads) file img
  - Even I get it! --- Luann Udell ( 2018-09-28 21:17 ) (34 reads)
- Thanks Jamey! --- Joyce ( 2018-09-27 18:42 ) (52 reads)
- Brilliant, Jamey! (no text) --- Beadiste ( 2018-09-28 08:59 ) (11 reads)
- Thank you for your positive responses! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-10-01 23:19 ) (10 reads)

Some Islamic beads... --- kika ( 2018-09-23 06:57 ) (218 reads) file img

Re: Some Islamic beads... --- kika ( 2018-09-23 07:06 ) (111 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Some Islamic beads... (no text) --- kika ( 2018-09-23 07:10 ) (28 reads)
- Re: Re: Some Islamic beads... --- kika ( 2018-09-23 07:10 ) (113 reads) file img
Neat! And the dating is a nice piece of info. (no text) --- Beadiste ( 2018-09-23 13:11 ) (25 reads)
Some of these beads appear to be from earlier than the Islamic Period. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-09-23 16:43 ) (34 reads)
- you mean most (no text) --- ancient beads ( 2018-09-24 10:47 ) (20 reads)
- Re: Some of these beads appear to be from earlier than the Islamic Period. --- kika ( 2018-09-25 08:34 ) (79 reads)
  - Re: "..., similar to Mopti...." ? --- Beadman ( 2018-09-25 21:13 ) (97 reads)
    - Re: Re: "..., similar to Mopti...." ? --- kika ( 2018-09-29 06:44 ) (68 reads)
      - Re: Re: Re: "..., similar to Mopti...." ? --- Beadman ( 2018-10-01 22:48 ) (36 reads)

flea find: some Guerrero(?) beads --- si ( 2018-09-17 22:10 ) (256 reads) file img

They look OK to me. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-09-21 19:56 ) (21 reads)
- how can you tell? (no text) --- si ( 2018-09-23 23:07 ) (15 reads)
  - Re: How One Can Tell --- Beadman ( 2018-09-24 00:30 ) (75 reads)
    - Re: Re: How One Can Tell --- si ( 2018-09-24 14:18 ) (55 reads)
      - Sure! --- Beadman ( 2018-09-24 18:05 ) (54 reads)
Beautiful necklace! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-09-28 21:30 ) (9 reads)
Forgot, beautiful beads, too!! I am green with envy. (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-09-28 21:31 ) (7 reads)
- Re: Forgot, beautiful beads, too!! I am green with envy. --- si ( 2018-09-30 18:45 ) (41 reads) file img
  - looks perfect, love you included a counterweight!. (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2018-10-01 02:07 ) (8 reads)

Bead Society of Los Angeles Bead Bazaar Sunday, October 14, 2018! --- Joyce ( 2018-09-27 19:12 ) (64 reads)

My weirdest bead --- si ( 2018-09-17 22:32 ) (249 reads) file img

Re: My weirdest bead (more pics) --- si ( 2018-09-17 22:34 ) (112 reads) file img
- anyone know what to make of this? (no text) --- si ( 2018-09-19 13:21 ) (17 reads)
Re: Your Weird Bead --- Beadman ( 2018-09-21 19:52 ) (100 reads)
- Re: Re: Your Weird Bead --- si ( 2018-09-23 23:05 ) (64 reads)
  - See Here --- Beadman ( 2018-09-24 00:37 ) (53 reads) link
  - And Here --- Beadman ( 2018-09-24 00:47 ) (23 reads) link
  - And Here --- Beadman ( 2018-09-24 01:04 ) (15 reads) link
  - And Here --- Beadman ( 2018-09-24 01:09 ) (20 reads) link
  - Re: Wheel-Cutting --- Beadman ( 2018-09-24 10:26 ) (40 reads)
    - Re: Re: Wheel-Cutting --- si ( 2018-09-24 14:23 ) (37 reads)
      - You are welcome! Cheers. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-09-24 18:00 ) (10 reads)

A friend wanted me to post her polar bear --- beadbox ( 2018-09-09 16:27 ) (213 reads) file img

Nice! --- Joyce ( 2018-09-09 18:58 ) (72 reads)
Re: A friend wanted me to post her polar bear --- frank ( 2018-09-09 19:44 ) (82 reads)
Walrus tusk, no question --- Art ( 2018-09-09 20:50 ) (85 reads)
- the center of the tusk, tapioca, aka dentin... (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-09-09 21:39 ) (36 reads)
A better view of the face.. --- beadbox ( 2018-09-10 13:01 ) (106 reads) file img
- Re: A better view of the face.. --- beadbox ( 2018-09-10 13:07 ) (65 reads)
- My friend and I really appreciate all your input n the subject.. (no text) --- beadbox ( 2018-09-11 14:47 ) (32 reads)
Re: Polar Bear ID --- Beadman ( 2018-09-16 12:09 ) (65 reads)
- Agree with Jamey - antler is a possibility --- Beadiste ( 2018-09-17 15:06 ) (52 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Polar Bear ID --- Beadiste ( 2018-09-17 15:42 ) (63 reads) file img

hoping all of you are safe from fire and flood! (no text) --- stefany ( 2018-09-14 08:33 ) (37 reads)

Help to ID this GLASS EYE BEAD NECKLACES --- biggun999 ( 2018-09-10 21:38 ) (245 reads) file img

Re: Help to ID this GLASS EYE BEAD NECKLACES --- biggun999 ( 2018-09-10 21:41 ) (107 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Help to ID this GLASS EYE BEAD NECKLACES --- biggun999 ( 2018-09-10 21:41 ) (105 reads) file img
Mostly Roman and Byzantine period --- ancient beads ( 2018-09-11 01:05 ) (117 reads)
Re: Help to ID this GLASS EYE BEAD NECKLACES --- ancient beads ( 2018-09-11 01:08 ) (94 reads)
Hello and Some Questions --- Rosanna ( 2018-09-11 09:11 ) (114 reads)
- Re: Hello and Some Questions --- biggun999 ( 2018-09-11 21:01 ) (120 reads)
  - Fascinating, thank you! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2018-09-11 23:46 ) (32 reads)

Modern African beads? --- Karlis ( 2018-09-07 08:56 ) (245 reads) file img

Re: Modern African beads? --- JP ( 2018-09-07 22:41 ) (124 reads) file img
Re: Modern African beads? --- JP ( 2018-09-07 23:02 ) (88 reads)
Clear glass outer layer? --- Beadiste ( 2018-09-08 17:24 ) (88 reads) file img
- Red and blue stripes on a white base --- Beadiste ( 2018-09-08 17:39 ) (88 reads) file img
  - Beads in longer canes such as yours --- Beadiste ( 2018-09-08 17:45 ) (85 reads) file img
- No, just shiny --- Karlis ( 2018-09-08 20:12 ) (78 reads)

The proof..... --- kika ( 2018-09-04 13:26 ) (170 reads) file img

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