148 Very Rare Short Barrel Beads in Shades of Cobalt Blue - D.R. Congo
148 Very Rare Short Barrel Beads in Shades of Cobalt Blue - D.R. Congo
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148 Very Rare Short Barrel Beads in Shades of Cobalt Blue - D.R. Congo

$74.00
Known as blue Dutch tile beads, these were field collected by Jacques Hautelet in the Congo in the 1960's, and would have been included in a necklace worn by a high ranking Songye person. The necklace would have included ivory carvings and leopards teeth.

Each bead is about 1/4" x ½" in diameter (7 - 13mm).

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