Long Strand of Old Blue Glass Koli Beads from Nigeria - Rita Okrent Collection (AT1810)

Long Strand of Old Blue Glass Koli Beads from Nigeria - Rita Okrent Collection (AT1810)A lovely long strand of collectible Koli beads. Old Koli Segi tubular drawn glass beads were produced in Germany and traded extensively by the Portuguese for gold in Africa, who acquired them from the Yoruba people. Generally these beads come out of Nigeria but are found in other parts of West Africa as well. They are also referred to Cori, Kor, Accori, or Ekeur beads. Age: Circa 1800's 1900's. This strand contains a mix of shades and lengths of

Judaica Item 054

but this one is a more simple form

83 beads on strand

Now Bracelets and Rings Item 030

A mix of 23 beads

adherents of the Salafi sects shun them as an intolerable innovation

rounded edge shell beads from Rita's design room

2nd from right

Built in bail

2 inches long (2

Stone Item 488

all with a story to tell