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Name: Mali Wedding Bead Alternate Name(s): Lightbulb bead. Used by: AC |
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Derived from: Supposed use at weddings in Mali. |
Earliest Use: Unknown. |
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Origin: Czech, 20th century. |
Distinctive Trait: Shape, molded. |
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Distribution: At least West Africa. |
Remarks: I've never been to a wedding in Mali. But these apparently are used. |
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