HISTORY OF GLASS BEADS
Beads have been around for a LONG time. They have been made from many different substances including clay, paper, metals, bone, shells, porcelain, wood, ivory, gemstones and glass.
The history of beads is a long one that spans the entire world. They have been used as a form of trade, and of beauty and adornment, talismans, and a show of wealth and power.
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