| From their beginnings 100,000 years ago, beads have been tremendously important to those who possess them. Far more than mere personal adornment, they are used in ritual and prayer, as money and valuable trade items, and to convey the social status of the wearer. We recognize that they are a very collectible bit of history, and we know that they are not in infinite supply. © 2004-2010 Joyce Holloway |
