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Big Battered Bead 2

Posted by Betty on February 6, 2015 at 4:09pm

For Ingrid: Here's the bead I have been talking about. I believe it was worn as a hair ornament by the Bilen (and perhaps other peoples of the Eastern Lowlands) of Eritrea.

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Betty February 6, 2015 at 4:14pm

Here are two pictures, Ingrid, with women wearing such a piece on top of their heads integrated into their braids:
Lynn Ardent February 7, 2015 at 1:57am

Stunning bead.
ait ouakli February 7, 2015 at 5:41am

fantastic piece. i like the wear and patina