These hand-carved cow bone beads come from Kenya in east Africa. To decorate the surface, artisans create the pattern using a "batik" process. This involves painting a pattern on the surface of a plain bead with a wax-like substance. When the beads are subsequently immersed in dye, the pigment darkens the bare surfaces and leaves the wax-coated areas a natural bone color.
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5135 west alabama houston,tx.77056
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