Indian Mutiny - Advice please.

[moonshado]

I'm just starting painting up some Iron Duke mutineers and have come across a minor stumbling block. Several of the figures have bead necklaces around their throats. Although several references show these  and show them as a shiny off white, I can't find any reference as to exactly what they are made of. The painted figures on the Iron Duke page appear to be plain white, which suggests a ceramic.
Are they silver, pearls, glazed ceramics or something else entirely?  any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Mosstrooper]

Think they are of religious significance , not sure what they are made of but in some contemperary prints they are white in colour .

[WillieB]

Mostly white (baked and glazed clay) but officers frequently wore gold or gilded ones. Some even double gold ones. These were also allowed when in uniform.

[moonshado]

Thank you WillieB

[dadlamassu]

I have put quite a lot of information on my web site

http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Indian%20Mutiny/Indian_mutiny_index.htm

[sepoy1857]

I have put quite a lot of information on my web site

http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Indian%20Mutiny/Indian_mutiny_index.htm

Yes Sir! Quite a lot of info. I highly recommend it to anyone gaming the Mutiny.

[jambo1]

I have put quite a lot of information on my web site

http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Indian%20Mutiny/Indian_mutiny_index.htm

What a superb resource, well done sir!! 

[moonshado]

@dadlamassu, sorry my thank you is somewhat tardy, but I only read your post an hour ago, since then I've been reading your  web page and of course book marking it.

[dadlamassu]

@dadlamassu, sorry my thank you is somewhat tardy, but I only read your post an hour ago, since then I've been reading your  web page and of course book marking it.

Thanks for the kind words. No need to apologise - I am glad it was of use.