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Trade Beads, Christmas Beads, Large (strand)

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Trade Beads We carry an eclectic 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. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.
Trade Beads We carry an eclectic 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. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.
Trade Beads We carry an eclectic 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. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.
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22-135-LG
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Trade Beads We carry an eclectic 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. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.
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Trade Beads

We carry an eclectic 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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Sold by:
strand
Color:
Multi-color
Size:
Approx. 5-9mm
Theme:
African/ Trade
Country of Origin:
Ghana
Hole Size:
0.8-4.0mm
Theme:
Christmas

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