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Antique Venetian Chevron Trade Beads
Produced in late 19th-early 20th century Venice then traded throughout Africa
3 beads measuring: 6-6.5x10mm each
Weight: 4.8grams total (7.1g with spacers)
Traditional 5 layer set-in brick rosette
Condition: typical inclusions, flea bites and chips: please see photos for detail or feel free to message me with questions
Additional items 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
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