(10) Fine Assorted Etched Flat Terracotta Beads, Whorls, Handmade African Beads

Description

(10) ASSORTED CONTEMPORARY ETCHED TERRACOTTA BEADS / WHORLS, GAME PIECES.
These interesting artifacts are hand made beads similar to the spindle whorl beads that have been used in Mali for centuries in the spinning of yarn. The exact age of these beads is not known, but they are probably
much more contemporary
, based on their appearance, and are flatter in shape.
They are made of clay (terracotta), run from
over 1" to almost 1.5" in diameter
, have
a variety of etchings,
and are in
very good condition
with minimal wear from age or use. Over the years whorls have been collected and strung for use as jewelry, as is being done today. These are
"type photos"
not the actual beads you will receive, but the ones you get will be similar in sizes and patterns. (I offer 1-day shipping as a matter of course, and often ship the same day payment is received. I figure once you've paid for something, you own it, and might as well have it as soon as possible.)
(PLEASE NOTE:
One of my customers reports that a bead expert said that these may be gaming pieces. I don't know for sure so I'll let you decide for yourself what they are.)
FREE SHIPPING of this item in the U.S
.
Sorry, no international shipping for these.
I COMBINE SHIPPING,
so if you are buying multiple auction items, please don't pay until I send you a
COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE
. Additional items may cost very little, if anything, for shipping.
GUARANTEE
: If you are not satisfied with this item
for any reason
, return it undamaged within 60 days for full refund, less return shipping.
SALES TAX
: Colorado residents will be charged 7.9% sales tax. Other states that require sales tax paid for mail order purchases will be charged the applicable tax for that state.