Beads from the Dogon People
The Dogon are an African ethnic people living in the central plateau region of Mali.
Cobalt Blue Dogon Donut Beads, strand
GTBAFR3668st_a
BACK IN STOCK! 31" strand of "Dogon Donuts", a Dutch bead circa late 1700’s and early 1800’s. These beads are large rings of cobalt glass, average measurement is 12-14mm and approximately 2-5mm thick. This strand has some Dogon rounds as well as one tube bead. Some calcification on a few beads.
1 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001H
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, they are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. U bead measures 25mm long x 39mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing V bead measures 28mm long x 33mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing. W- bead measures 24mm long x 31mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing.
3 in stock
Antique Yellow and Red Venetian Beads
GTBAFR3615ST
28" strand of antique Venetian glass beads; yellow with red stipes. Irregular sizes average 6mm in diameter x 3-6mm long beads. From the early-mid 1800’s. Awesome string of "old yellow" beads! Website master Tim’s new favorite.
6 in stock
Old Clear Dogon Beads, strand
GTBAFR3725st
30" strand of graduated, crystal clear beads made by the Dutch and traded in Africa in the late 1700’s; 4mm x 7mm to 18mm x 20mm. Over 300 years old, these beads show some signs of wear which include: internal and external cracks, chips, calcification, and some pitting. Photo shows one strand, we have a few in stock, strand will be chosen at random. You can request images of our other strands. Just email us.
4 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001J
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, they are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. AA bead measures 25mm long x 32mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing BB bead measures 28mm long x 30mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing. CC- bead measures 26mm long x 32mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing.
3 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001I
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, they are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. X bead measures 28mm long x 30mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing Y bead measures 26mm long x 32mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing. Z- bead measures 26mm long x 35mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing.
3 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001G
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, they are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. R bead measures 24mm long x 32mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing S bead measures 28mm long x 33mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing. T- bead measures 28mm long x 36mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing
3 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001F
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, they are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. O bead measures 26mm long x 32mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing P bead measures 22mm long x 34mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing. Q- bead measures 25mm long x 32mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing
3 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001E
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, they are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. L bead measures 27mm long x 30mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing M bead measures 31mm long x 35mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing. N- bead measures 31mm long x 32mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing
3 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001D
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, they are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. I bead measures 21mm long x 28mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing J bead measures 31mm long x 32mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing. K- bead measures 29mm long x 33mm wide with 2mm hole for stringing
3 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001C
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, they are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. F bead measures 30mm long x 31mm wide with 3mm hole for stringing G bead measures 26mm long x 32mm wide with 3mm hole for stringing. H- bead measures 23mm long x 36mm wide with 3mm hole for stringing.
3 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001B
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, these are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. D bead measures 27mm long x 34mm wide with 3mm hole for stringing E PROBABLY THE COOLEST SPINDLE BEAD EVER: bead measures 35mm long x 27mm wide with 3mm hole for stringing (his bead has some chipping).
2 in stock
Old & Unique Dogon Spindle Beads
STAFR2001A
Medium-size, very old, and rare ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Altho there is some wear to these beads, these are in excellent condition for their age (unless otherwise noted) and feature some of the coolest design elements seen on these kinds of spindles. Please order by letter. All handmade; one-of-a-kind. SOLD SEPARATELY. A- bead measures 24mm long x 32mm wide with 3mm hole for stringing. B- bead measures 25mm long x 32mm wide with 3mm hole for stringing. C- bead measures 28mm long x 33mm wide with 3mm hole for stringing.
3 in stock
Rare Dutch Milky "Oparte" Dogon Beads
GTBAFR3715st
32" strand of VERY rare milky "Oparte" style glass beads from the late 1700’s. Dutch made and traded with the Dogon tribe in Africa. One one strand in stock!!! Beads vary in size and condition; roughy 11mm x 20mm to 16mm x 21mm.
1 in stock
White "Milk" Dogon Beads from 1700's!
GTBAFR3624ST
30" strand of old Dutch made beads from the 1700’s traded in Africa with the Dogon tribe. Called Dogon "Milk" beads; elongated (19-24mm x 14-17mm), these are very rare in this condition! Some wear, but very cool beads!
4 in stock
Cobalt Blue Dogon Donut Beads, strand B
GTBAFR3668st_b
32" strand of "Dogon Donuts", a Dutch bead circa late 1700’s and early 1800’s. Beautiful large rings of cobalt glass, average measurement is 12-14mm and approximately 2-5mm thick. This strand has some Dogon rounds as well. Some calcification and chips on a few beads.
1 in stock
Large Cobalt Dogon Glass Bead
GTBAFR3531L
Large size cobalt Dogon beads made in Holland in the 1700’s and traded with the Dogon tribe people of Mali and Niger. Becoming very rare now, sizes range from 14-17mm long x 14 -19mm diameter. Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
20 in stock
Cobalt Blue Round Dogon Beads
GTBAFR3423
Medium sized cobalt Dogon beads made in Holland in the 1700’s and traded with the Dogon tribe people of Mali and Niger. Becoming very rare now, approx, 10-14mm diameter x 7-10mm long with 2-4mm hole. SOLD SEPARATELY not in groups.
14 in stock
Blue Dogan Rounds
GTBAFR3531
BACK IN STOCK! Mediumn size cobalt Dogon beads made in Holland in the 1700’s and traded with the Dogon tribe people of Mali and Niger. Becoming very rare now, sizes range from 11-13mm long x 13 – 14mm diameter. Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
30 in stock
Strand of Large Dogon Blue Beads
GTBAFR3599ST
25" strand of large, heavy blue Dogon Beads. Dutch made and traded in Africa in the late 1700s. These dark cobalt beads are in very good condition with some chips, but very little white wear marks. Beads are all roughly 16mm long x 22mm wide with 4-5mm hole. Awesome string of beads!
1 in stock