Bead, how old is it?

[Unitedstatesofamerica1]

 

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[jgas]

Indian Trade bead? Looks like it. Could be several hundred years old. Jgas.

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, I agree with that.

 

[Tony in SC]

Looks like an old trade bead, a little background might help.

 

[sutphin]

DANG OLD

 

[Rookster]

Is that a metal liner in the hole?