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Beads carry centuries of history with them. African Trade Beads got their name because they have come from Amsterdam, Venice, Saudi Arabia and other 16th Century African Trade Routes. They have been used as currency in many parts of the world. In Africa, beads are symbols of wealth and social rank.

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