Antique Dutch Annular Trade Beads XL 40” Strand including raffia. 200 Beads.
Overall good condition for Antique Trade Beads. Two broken beads and approximately 25 beads with what appear to be hairline cracks.
Size: Graduated sizes average 3mm to 5mm hole to hole and 7mm to 14mm wide.
Clear and frosted glass with various levels of surface wear, and some color changes from Age. This type of Trade Bead often appears “frosted” I believe from normal wear and tear and aging, though there may also be a variety of frosted and clearer examples intentionally produced. Some of the Antique clear glass will have a purple tinge from being exposed to UV light over many decades.
These are Antique Trade Beads from the African Trade and have been worn, traded, and have traveled multiple continents, so will show expected surface wear and tear. Small chipping is normal and to be expected in Antique Trade Beads.
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Product code: Antique Dutch Annular Trade Beads XL 40” Strand 200 Beads order