Bright multicoloured glass Mali Wedding Beads, also known as Timbuktu wedding beads, these vintage pressed or flat molded glass trade beads were originally manufactured in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) during the 20th century and traded into West Africa, particularly Mali. Characterised by flat, teardrop shapes like these in a rich array of solid colors, striped patterns, and translucent finishes, they are traditonally given to brides on their wedding day as part of their ceremonial attire and dowry.