Description:

**Originally Listed At $350**

West Africa, ca. late 19th to 20th century CE. A vibrant collection of glass trade beads in hues of cobalt, sky blue, turquoise, and black, strung on cotton and raffia strands. The red and blue chevron and black beads likely date to mid to late 20th century manufacture, while the blue and turquoise examples display earlier-style wear and patina, possibly from the early 1900s or late 1800s. The assortment includes both necklace-length and longer strands suitable for display, collecting, or restringing into wearable jewelry as desired. Size of strand: 24" L (61 cm); larger beads: 0.8" L x 0.6" W (2 cm x 1.5 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Fayetteville, Arkansas estate, USA, acquired 1960 to 2024

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#198021

  • Condition: Chips and pitting with some discoloration to blue and turquoise beads. The chevron and black beads are intact and excellent.

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$300 $999 $50
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