Green Watermelon Chevron Elbow Curved Cane Antique Venetian African Trade Beads

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View Green Watermelon Chevron Elbow Curved Cane Antique Venetian African Trade Beads with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. They're like a grownup version of the macaroni necklace you made for your mom. Parcel of 5 Grass-Green Chevron Cane Curved Tube Beads. Approx 35mm chord length each. I've never seen this style of chevron in person before, and I'm in love--. Late 19th-early 20th century 4-layer glass drawn-cane chevrons produced in Venice and later circulated throughout Africa  Parcel of 5 Grass-Green Chevron Cane Curved Tube Beads I've never seen this style of chevron in person before, and I'm in love-- They're like a grownup version of the macaroni necklace you made for your mom Approx 35mm chord length each (technically longer but the curve reduces its footprint, so to speak) 5.5mm diameter Weight: 13 grams total Condition: These beads are well over 100 years old and have traveled through three continents to get here,  and as such have the typical inclusions, flea bites and chips.  5 parcels of 5 available Additional item s ship free, just message me for a combined invoice   For more information about the history of trade beads, my favorite resources are:  John & Ruth Picard’s book series: Picard African Imports Collectible Beads by Robert K. Liu The History of Beads by Lois Sherr Dubin Living Jewels: Masterpieces from Nature by Ruth Peltason Tradebeads.org Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Beads › 1800-1950.

Origin

Venetian

Color

Green

Style

Chevron

Material

Glass

Featured Refinements

African Trade Bead

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Italy