Bauxite, Vintage (African Pipestone) 6mm Diamaeter

AFO-89

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  • Strands of Vintage African Bauxite, 6mm diameter
  • Perforations range from 1-2mm,  one 28-inch strand with rich patina
  • Sometimes called African Pipestone because they resemble Native American “pipestone” beads, Bauxite is aluminum ore.
  • Ghana and Guinea are some of the world’s largest producers of aluminum and these beads are a happy byproduct. Their brick red color reminds me of the ubiquitous red soils, roads, and dust of Africa.
  • They work well with trade beads, light blue Awalleh and other blues…