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beads

Ring with three glass beads

Maker: Unknown

Ring with two glass beads

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Bead

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Beads

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Beads of glass, terracotta, etc.

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large bead

Bone Bead

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Three Beads

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Bead with Incised Dots

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Strand of Beads

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Beads

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Trade Beads

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Assorted Beads

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Assorted Beads

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Bone Beads

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Large inlaid bead

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Beads from Upper Creek Town of Fusihatchi

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Beads from Tallapoosa Swamp at Fort Toulouse

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Beads from Upper Creek Town of New Huithlewalli

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Beads from Upper Creek Town of New Huithlewalli

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Beads from Tallapoosa River

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Beads from Upper Creek Village of Laplako

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Various Beads

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Faience bead

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