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This a very special antique African trade bead bracelet made with very old black and white beads that were called skunk beads. Today, they are referred to as order eye beads. I have been collecting old trade beads for a long time and the contrast on the black beads with the white dots is striking. These beads are not easy to come by and when they you do, they have become expensive.The eye beads were made of fused glass in Venice starting around 1730. The Antique African Trade Beads were made to trade in Africa for staple and luxury goods. I wanted this to be a fun bracelet so I added colorful small trade beads between the eye beads and on the beaded loop. I made the button for the closure with turquoise and small beads. I hope you will think this bracelet has a charming whimsical appeal.
7 3/4 inches long