Large Vintage African Trade Bead Strand 33" Mixed Millefiori Venetian Glass

Description

View Large Vintage African Trade Bead Strand 33" Mixed Millefiori Venetian Glass with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Multicolor artisan beadwork. The necklace was acquired from a Seattle-area collector of African and ethnographic art and retains a wonderful authentic handmade presentation with old-style stringing. A fantastic piece for collectors of African trade beads, tribal jewelry, boho fashion, or ethnographic display. Large Vintage African Trade Bead Strand 33" Mixed Millefiori Venetian Glass Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, handmade irregularities, and surface variation consistent with authentic artisan African trade beads. Some beads show texture variation, minor wear, and age patina from use and handmade production. Please review all photos carefully. Description: Exceptional vintage African trade bead necklace featuring a long 33-inch strand of mixed handmade glass beads in a wide variety of traditional forms, colors, and patterns. This necklace includes an impressive combination of powder glass beads, translucent recycled glass beads, cobalt blue beads, patterned trade beads, and hand-decorated artisan beads with strong ethnographic character. The asymmetrical arrangement and varied textures create a striking collector-quality appearance. The necklace was acquired from a Seattle-area collector of African and ethnographic art and retains a wonderful authentic handmade presentation with old-style stringing. A fantastic piece for collectors of African trade beads, tribal jewelry, boho fashion, or ethnographic display. Details: Vintage African trade bead necklace Approx. 33 inches long Handmade African glass beads Mixed powder glass and recycled glass beads Multicolor artisan beadwork Ethnographic / tribal style Long statement strand From Seattle collector estate Please see all photos for exact condition, bead detail, and overall appearance. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Beads › 1800-1950.

Origin

Venetian

Type

Strand

Color

Multi-Color

Material

Glass

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Ghana