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Dysfunctional bead
The Fourth Degree of Beadiness
A Fourth order bead, is one that once was a first,
second or third degree bead. This bead can be said to have lost it's Beadiness.
A bead becomes dysfunctional when it loses its body or spirit.
- A Natural or True Bead so broken as to have lost its perforation may be considered dysfunctional.
- An introduced manmade bead also becomes dysfunctional when it is returned to its original role or dismounted from its string.
A bead used for purposes other than those intended by the makers of beads or for purposes
not dictated by normal cultural standards, may also be considered dysfunctional. Example: Shot from a Sling Shot
Beads become dysfunctional by losing either their body or spirit.
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