Description:

Western Europe, Italy, Venice, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE; found in West Africa. A collection of glass trade bead necklaces, 6 strands of various types, all strung on raffia, cotton, and wire cords as temporary place holders, and these beads can be restrung into attractive and wearable necklaces! Two strands are tubular beads in solid opaque brick-red hues, and the third strand is entirely white heart beads - an inner white core and outer red coating. The other three are striated and striped in hues of red, white, blue, and black. Size of largest (strands doubled): 22" L (55.9 cm); (average bead size): 0.2" Diameter (0.5 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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  • Condition: Beads are strung on modern cords; not intended for wear as necklaces as-is but can be restrung into more attractive compositions. Minor abrasions and nicks to some beads, otherwise intact and very good.

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