10 Mudcloth Batik Bone Pendants

Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.

Damage/Repair: Scratches, chips

Mudcloth beads are made of bone and are created in Africa using a “batik” technique. Wax is painted onto the bead to create a design, then the remaining surface is darkened with a vegetable dye. Once the dye is set, the wax is removed. The resulting graphic is reminiscent of the African “bogolanfini” fabric known as mudcloth.

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