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22 "strand African Gabra Aluminum Beads from Kenya / Ethiopia FROM A MUSEUM

$ 18.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Used
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    ITEM DESCRIPTION:
    Gabra aluminum bead strand
    COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
    Kenya
    TRIBE:
    Gabra
    DIMENSIONS:
    Approximately 22" strand length
    MATERIAL:
    Aluminum and string
    OVERALL CONDITION:
    Good condition
    ADDITIONAL ITEM INFORMATION:
    These beads are handmade by melting aluminum cooking pots, and casting  the
    metal to form  a hollow rod. The rod is then  hammered into a square shape and cut
    into individual beads. This strand of beads was part of the Torry collection at the
    California Academy of Science. catalog number 493-143. The Torry collection
    was compiled in 1977 for an exhibit on the Gabra.
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