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Dogon Beads

  • Pomegranate Annular Wound Dogon Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Pomegranate Annular Wound Dogon Beads

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    Fabulous strand of old annular wound trade beads also known as "Dutch Donuts". These african trade beads have traveled at least three continents a...

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  • White Annular Wound Dogan Beads - The Bead Chest
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    White Annular Wound Dogan Beads

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    Fabulous strand of old annular wound trade beads also known as "Dutch Donuts". These african trade beads have traveled at least three continents a...

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  • Old Blue Wound Dogon Trade Beads (Long Strand) - The Bead Chest
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    Old Blue Wound Dogon Trade Beads (Long Strand)

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    Fabulous strand of old round wound trade beads also known as Dutch Dogons from the African Trade. These are rare beads truly show the wear of time ...

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  • Dogon Mali Clay Spindle Beads (Round) - The Bead Chest
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    Dogon Mali Clay Spindle Beads (Round)

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    This beautiful strand of Mali Spindle Whorl beads is handmade with clay and individually inscribed. It is made by the Dogon tribe of Mali. Designs...

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  • Old Clear Round Dogon Trade Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Old Clear Round Dogon Trade Beads

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    Incredible strand of old wound trade beads also known as "Dutch Dogons". These are authentic beads made in Europe and traded during the last 200 y...

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  • Dogon Mali Clay Spindle Beads (Bicone) - The Bead Chest
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    Dogon Mali Clay Spindle Beads (Bicone)

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    This beautiful strand of Mali Spindle Whorl beads is handmade with clay and individually inscribed. It is made by the Dogon tribe of Mali. Design...

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  • Old Mixed Dogon Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Old Mixed Dogon Beads

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    Unique strand of old wound trade beads also known as Dutch Dogons from the African Trade. These are rare beads truly show the wear of time and were...

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  • Old Opaque White Dutch Dogon Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Old Opaque White Dutch Dogon Beads

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    Fabulous strand of old round wound trade beads also known as Dutch Dogons from the African Trade. These are rare beads truly show the wear of time ...

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  • Antique Dogon & Moon Bead Medley - The Bead Chest
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    Antique Dogon & Moon Bead Medley

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    This unusual strand is comprised of both Blue Dogon Beads and Translucent Moon Beads. These are a more rare variety of Dogon bead that is opaque an...

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  • Antique Blue Glass Dutch Dogon Beads #7078 - The Bead Chest
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    Antique Blue Glass Dutch Dogon Beads #7078

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    Fabulous strand of old round wound trade beads also known as Dutch Dogons from the African Trade. Some of the earliest hand wound beads traded in A...

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  • Antique Blue Glass Dutch Dogon Beads #7077 - The Bead Chest
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    Antique Blue Glass Dutch Dogon Beads #7077

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    Fabulous strand of old round wound trade beads also known as Dutch Dogons from the African Trade. Some of the earliest hand wound beads traded in A...

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  • Antique Transparent Dutch Dogon Trade Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Antique Transparent Dutch Dogon Trade Beads

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    Fabulous strand of old round wound trade beads also known as Dutch Dogons from the African Trade. These are rare beads truly show the wear of time ...

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  • Antique Transparent Blue Dutch Dogon Trade Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Antique Transparent Blue Dutch Dogon Trade Beads

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    Fabulous strand of old round wound trade beads also known as Dutch Dogons from the African Trade. These are rare beads truly show the wear of time ...

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  • Antique Ethiopian Blue Dutch Dogon Trade Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Antique Ethiopian Blue Dutch Dogon Trade Beads

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    Fabulous strand of old round wound trade beads also known as Dutch Dogons from the African Trade. Some of the earliest hand wound beads traded in A...

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We're proud to offer the widest selection of Annular Wound Dutch Dogan beads on the net.  Most of the african trade beads below have traveled at least three continents and graced numerous owners.  We do our best to bring you the best, and are very pleased to offer you even the hardest to find colors of these dutch dogan beads.  Please understand some colors have limited quantities available.

Dogon Beads from the African Trade

The Dogon Trade Bead, Dutch Dogon, or German Wound Annular Bead was originally made in Germany throughout the 19th century then transported to Africa. The name Dogon is derived from the fact that the beads were popular among Dogon tribespeople of Mali West Africa. It is commonly surmised that the name Dutch Dogan is a misnomer originating from the corruption of the German word for Germany namely Deutch however some reports tell that these beads were made in Holland for a certain period of time beginning in the late 16th century. Other beads coming from the Dogon in Africa region are also sometimes identified by this name as it is not an uncommon practice for beads to be named after the region in which they are most favored or used rather than where they originate.

Dogan beads are most commonly found in a dark blue or cobalt color as well as translucent and opaque shades of white as well as other rare varieties. Several shapes were produced including semi-circular, oblong, and also annular-shaped. Like other African Trade Beads Dogons may have been used as a form of currency by early European explorers and merchants.

These cool African beads are old, rare, and a great item for any serious collector.