Handmade in Africa for trade around the world. Made from crush bottles used to carrydrinking liquid on ships for long voyages when fresh water might not be found.
Purchased in Africa and in U.S. from African “runners” inthe 1970’s through 1990’s.
Lot C has 6 strands, about 26” – 28” long, and costs $90.00for the lot.
Buyer pays shipping. 6 strands fit into a USPS small flat rate box.
The History of Beads by Lois Sher Dubin is an excellentreference book.