aggrey beads

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Scope note
Tubular trade beads of West Africa, known from the 15th century, of different and variegated colors though the most highly prized were blue with a greenish translucence. Their manufacture and component material is uncertain.
aggrey beads
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024