Antique Dutch Translucent Glass Beads from the African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0656)

Antique Dutch Translucent Glass Beads from the African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0656)Antique Dutch Glass Translucent Graduated Bead Strands, Ethiopia. Circa 1800s. Dutch and Venetian traders once used these beads to trade with the people of Ethiopia and East Africa Provenance: Rita's old collection, originally sourced through African traders who sourced it through the East African trade. Please select the strand you prefer from the options available. Each strand is unique and wonderful. Strand A: 24 inches. Beads measure 9 15mm.

Pendant Item 427

1 inches in height

so perhaps they were made for a more recent bride

Pre-Columbian stone figure

and tin-lined

5" (38mm) tall by 1

varying origins

May have been designed by Yemeni Jewish silversmiths after their move to Israel

26mm end-to-end

This is a wonderful hat to display or give as a gift

Rare matched Venetian tabular beads

5mm diameter