“Mali Wedding Beads” are a type of vibrantly colored trade bead, so named because they were worn by Fulbe women in the Republic of Mali, West Africa, on auspicious occasions such as weddings. Traditionally, they were given to a marrying daughter by her mother. They look like plastic, but they are glass beads made in Czechoslovakia in the early 1900s. “Mali Wedding Beads” come in various shapes, but this one is a flat, comma-like shape. One side of the tip is chipped, and the glass was sharp, so it has been slightly polished to round it off for safety. A hole runs horizontally through the top. The hole is about 1mm in diameter, and only fishing line can pass through it. Collection Number: 25090804 Discounts are available for bulk purchases. Get a 20% discount when you purchase 2 to 5 items simultaneously. Get a 30% discount when you purchase 6 or more items simultaneously. Please use the bulk purchase feature. Any combination of items is eligible, regardless of price. It's a great deal to combine with inexpensive items.