Phenolic Resin Beads Orange/Brown Morocco
Description
Moroccan adornment reflects a long tradition of skilled craftsmanship and cultural meaning across the Maghreb, where jewelry has often carried both personal and symbolic value. These phenolic resin beads in orange and brown tones draw on that visual tradition, echoing warmer natural materials while offering a lightweight, durable alternative used in 20th century adornment and trade.
Within Berber people communities, beads and jewelry have historically played roles in identity, protection, and portability of wealth. Today, these resin beads are appreciated for their rich color, tactile quality, and connection to evolving North African decorative traditions.
This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them
Strand Length: 26.0 Inches
Bead size: 20-21mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison.
154660
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Berber
Country of Origin: Morocco
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Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.