In the African culture, beads were used since ancient times as a trade for slaves, products like Ivory, gold and palm oil. Nowadays beads are used mostly as adornments, in some communities is a sign of status, to identify the tribe the person belongs to and they are used in rituals and festivities too. Beads are made from different materials, shapes, sizes, and colors. It plays a significant role in attracting members of the opposite sex. I am wearing African beads by Giboh, Inc
You can find more information about the fascinating history of the African Beads at http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/migrations/beads/essay1.html
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