Africa, Ca 1900. Included are: a 3/8" diameter, 0.7 gms gold disc bead, made and called an 'afle' by the Boule of West Africa; a 1/8" long, 1.0 gm gold drum bead, made and called a 'donna' by the Akan of West Africa; a 1 1/4" long, 5.0 gm gold tapered tube bead, made and called an 'ayeke' by the Boule of West Africa; a 7/8" long, 4.2 gm gold Bamboo door bead or pendant, made and called a 'Srala' by the Boule of West Africa; and a 1 11/16" long, 8.9 gm barrel or drum bead, made by the Boule of West Africa. 1.69"L 0.38"H (4.29 L 0.95 H cm)

Provenance: Ex-D.Spetka, dealer, 1970s to Present

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