African glass trade bead necklaces

African glass trade bead necklaces

Article

1041011

Location

Michigan, United States

Closing at

September 14, 2024

Category

Necklace

Dimensions

Lengths: 24"-26"

Gross Weight

456 g

Gemstone

Glass

Gender

Women

Type

Bead, Single Strand

Description

African glass trade bead necklaces, 2 pieces. One necklace features graduating green glass Hebron trade beads, also known as 'Kano' beads. The other necklace features finely repetitious glass disc form 'Eja' beads, made from Venetian-produced striped glass beads that were brought to a melting point and flattened. Total weight: 456 grams.

Provenance

Property from a Bloomfield Township, MI private collection
Estimates: $200 – $400

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