Aggrey beads

Aggrey beads

Aggrey beads are a bead handicraft of Ghana (also called Koli, Cori, Kor, Segi, Accori, or Ekeur).

Their origin is obscure (see [http://www.thebeadsite.com/bnaf-agg.htm] ). They are made from glass or meteorites.

Sometimes millefiore beads are called "Aggrey", but this may be incorrect.


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