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Magic of African Waist Beads
The earliest record of beads in Africa dates back 12000 years, when they were not yet aesthetically pleasing. They were used as a means of communication and identification as well as decoration. In Sudan, Nigeria, Libya, South Africa and other countries, archaeologists found beads made out of ivory, clay, precious stones, bones and shells even eggs in the case of South Africa. It was not until the 12th century that we see real evidence of glass bead production within the notable manufacturing areas of today such as in Ghana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, DRC, Mali and a few others. Unlike beads from the outside world. African beads are more than just jewels worn on the body they represent the values and beliefs of the people.
By Miss Nubiaabout a year ago in Viva