Amber (simulated) Trade Beads, Golden Barrel African Start Price USD 199.00 Current Price USD 199.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 24, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Amber (simulated) Trade Beads, Golden Barrel African' Description Other Names: Copal, Amber Collected From: Africa Approximate Age: early 1900s Overall Condition: These beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. Damage, Repair: none Bead size: 15mm x 22mmStrand length: 42 inchesBeads sold as "amber" by traders include beads made of amber, copol, resins binding powdered amber or copol, resins, and plastics. Some of the oldest pieces , showing wear on the sides from many years of wear, are not amber. Superb ethnic jewelry, including pieces from China, Tibet, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Mali, among others, are made from these "amberoids." I don't know the chemical makeup if these beads, and do not want to be misleading...so will say they are "described as amber." **029279** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. Place a Bid!