Kenyan Maasai Glass Beads - Black religious_charm These are AAA rated keshi

These are AAA rated keshi pearls

25” x 3” x 1

this pocket presented the addition of vibrant orange coloring (due to hematite inclusions)

C: Weighs 11

Kenyan Maasai Glass Beads - Black religious_charm These are AAA rated keshiSmall Kenyan Maasai glass beads in black. According to Wikipedia: Beadworking, done by women, has a long history among the Maasai, who articulate their identity and position in society through body ornaments and body painting. Before contact with Europeans, the beads were produced mostly from local raw materials. White beads were made from clay, shells, ivory, or bone. Black and blue beads were made from iron, charcoal, seeds, clay, or horn. Red beads