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Trade Bead, 5" Opalescent Faceted (Each)

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$32.00

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Trade Beads

We carry a wide variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are generally handmade in small communities. With all trade beads, style and availability vary greatly.

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Color:
Opalescent White
Theme:
African/ Trade
Country of Origin:
Ghana

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