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Glass Don Don Sole Trade Beads
Don Don = Drum;  Sole (So'-Lay) = Stick

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Don Don Sole "Wedding" Beads


  • Don Don Sole Beads were originally crafted in the Czech Republic, supposedly by prison inmates, for the African trade.  Sources date production from the early 1700's to the early 1900's.  These hand blown beads are still used during festival and ceremony in Mali, by tribes such as the Fulani and Peul.  The beads have traditionally been given to brides as dowry gifts and represent the wealth of their new family. The loose beads make great earrings and pendants.

    #22-835-MED    Mixed Medium Don Don Sole Beads
    26" strands of bulbs and teardrops. Some teardrops have smooth facets forming a point at the end, some are more rounded than others. Average bead size is 8x14mm. These strands are only available with mixed colors and shapes, all beads are top-drilled. Ideal for earrings, pendants and necklaces.
        $36.00/strand


    #22-835-LG    Mixed Large Don Don Sole Beads
    26" mixed strands of bulbs, teardrops, claws and watermelon seeds. Beads range in size from 14x24mm to 7x12mm. These strands are only available with mixed colors and shapes, some solid, some striped. All beads are top-drilled. Ideal for earrings, pendants and necklaces. Slightly higher quality than other mixed strands.
        $46.00/strand


    #22-836    Mixed Large Don Don Sole Beads
    26" strands of bulbs, triangles, claws and other shapes. Average bead size is 15x25mm. These strands are only available with mixed colors and shapes, all beads are top-drilled. A great choice for larger hanging pendants or earrings!
        $37.50/strand


    #22-837    Pear Shaped Don Don Sole Beads
    25" strands of 10x13mm pear shaped beads. These are only available on mixed strands which contain both solid and multi-color beads with stripes. We currently have a few strands of smaller, translucent pear shaped beads under this stock #. Please specify your preference when ordering. Bags of 1 dozen assorted beads are available for $5.25.
        $37.50/strand


    #22-837-33    Pear Shaped Don Don Sole Beads
    21" strands of 10x13mm pear shaped beads. These are only available on mixed strands which contain both solid and multi-color beads with stripes. Beads are nearly the same as item #22-837 but the strands are slightly shorter. Bags of 1 dozen assorted beads are available for $5.25.
        $33.00/strand


    #22-838    "Skinny" Don Don Sole Teardrops
    24" strands of 6x16mm teardrop beads. These long, thin teardrops are available in mixed color strands only, some solid colors, some with stripes or swirls. Great for making small pendants or earrings.  Bags of 1 dozen assorted beads are available for $5.50.
        $30.00/strand


    #22-839-ST   Don Don Sole Watermelon Seeds
    24" strands of 18x12mm flat teardrop beads. These look like large watermelon seeds with average thickness of 3mm. Some solid colors, some mixed with stripes. Approximately 80 beads per strand.
    Bags of 1 dozen assorted beads are available for $7.50.
        $30.00/strand


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