12º White Czech Seed Beads, Tamba thailand Pair of vintage 1920s old

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12º White Czech Seed Beads, Tamba thailand Pair of vintage 1920s oldTamba (waist beads) of 12 white seed beads. Czech made in the late 1800's, 40 strands of small opaque white which drape so nicely on the hips! 32" strands with additional length in the tie. Tamba is a word from the Ivory Coast for "waist beads" worn by women beneath their clothing. These multi stranded bunches are traditional and have been worn.