Mali Wedding beads are hand-made, and are presented to brides on their wedding days. They were made in what was once known as Czechoslovakia, for trade in Africa. They are worn throughout West Africa, specifically in Mali. These beads are greatly treasured and worn by Fulani women. Made in Bohemia from the 1800 -1900's they were used as collectible currency by trade merchants from Europe, replacing similar shaped clay beads made by Fulani women during their wedding rituals. Still on cord they were purchased on. (Large)
