In Short About This Item:-

Material : Bone

Size : 2 Inch (Approx)

Shape :  Pipe (As In Picture)

Color : Black   

Quantity : 1 Pc

Condition : New

Product Type : pipe

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Bone beads with a black coloration are a specific type of decorative bead that were produced and used by various ancient and historical cultures.

Some key features of black bone beads include:

Material: These beads are made from animal bones, just like regular bone beads. However, the bones have been treated or processed in a way to give them a distinct black or dark color.

Coloration: The black color of these beads is typically achieved through a process of charring, burning, or chemical treatment of the raw bone material. This alters the color of the bone, turning it black or very dark brown.

Durability: The black coloration does not affect the overall durability and hardness of the bone material. Black bone beads share the same resistance and longevity as regular bone beads.

Designs: Black bone beads can be shaped and decorated in the same ways as standard bone beads. Common shapes include cylinders, discs, spheres, and more intricate geometric or zoomorphic forms. The black color can create striking visual effects when combined with incised patterns or other decorations.

Uses: Like regular bone beads, black bone beads were used for personal adornment, clothing, and ritual/ceremonial purposes in many ancient cultures. The distinctive dark color may have also carried symbolic or spiritual significance.

Geographical distribution: Examples of black bone beads have been found at archaeological sites across the world, including in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, indicating their widespread production and use throughout human history.