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  • Silver Interlocking Snake Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Silver Interlocking Snake Beads (6mm)

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    Patterned after vertebrae of the natural snake, these beautiful interlocking brass snake beads are unique to behold. Each strand measures 24" in le...

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  • Gold Interlocking Snake Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Gold Interlocking Snake Beads (6mm)

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    Patterned after vertebrae of the natural snake, these beautiful interlocking golden brass snake beads are unique to behold. Each strand measures 24...

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  • Red Medley Snake Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Red Medley Snake Beads (9mm)

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    The vintage glass snake beads get their name due to their resemblance to the interlocking vertebrae of snakes. Most snake beads such as these are e...

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  • Midnight Brass Interlocking Snake Beads (7mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Midnight Brass Interlocking Snake Beads (7mm)

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    Patterned after vertebrae of the natural snake, these beautiful interlocking Midnight Brass snake beads are unique to behold. Each strand measures ...

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  • Black Glass Snake Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Black Glass Snake Beads (6mm)

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    This strand of interlocking Czech glass beads is called "SNAKE" trade beads because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. They date back from t...

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  • Grey Hematite Interlocking Snake Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Grey Hematite Interlocking Snake Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at these regal Black Hematite Snake Beads. These durable beads will help add a fun and mysterious vibe to your custom jewelry designs. ...

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  • Mango Orange Star Snake Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Mango Orange Star Snake Beads

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    This strand of interlocking Czech glass beads is called "SNAKE" trade beads because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. They date back from t...

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  • Silver Hematite Interlocking Snake Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Silver Hematite Interlocking Snake Beads (4mm)

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    Add a vintage chrome look to your beading and home design projects with these exceptional Silver Hematite Snake Beads! Silver Hematite Beads like t...

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  • Green Star Snake Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Star Snake Beads (6mm)

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    This strand of interlocking Czech glass beads is called "SNAKE" trade beads because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. They date back from...

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  • Grey Wavy Interlocking Snake Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Grey Wavy Interlocking Snake Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at these regal Grey Snake Beads. These durable beads will help add a fun and mysterious vibe to your custom jewelry designs. Many belie...

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  • Glass Snake Beads, Light Yellow (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Glass Snake Beads, Light Yellow (6mm)

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    This strand of interlocking Czech glass beads is called "SNAKE" trade beads because of its similarity to the snake vertebrae. They date back from...

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  • Glass Snake Beads, Sea Green Color (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Glass Snake Beads, Sea Green Color (6mm)

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    This is a beautiful strand of interlocking Czech beads made from glass and imported from Africa. These African beads are known as Snake beads becau...

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  • Brass Snake Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brass Snake Beads (9mm)

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    Patterned after vertebrae of the natural snake, these beautiful interlocking brass snake beads are unique to behold. Each strand measures 24" in le...

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  • Yellow Glass Snake Beads (6mm, Long Strand) - The Bead Chest
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    Yellow Glass Snake Beads (6mm, Long Strand)

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    Snake beads are vintage African trade beads originally produced in Czechoslovakia and exported to West Africa. The shape of these beads is inspired...

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  • Charcoal Interlocking Non-Magnetic Hematite Snake Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Charcoal Interlocking Non-Magnetic Hematite Snake Beads (8mm)

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    Take a look at these sleek Charcoal Interlocking Hematite Beads. Hematite beads are very easy to work with and can add a modern looking feel to you...

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  • Charcoal Interlocking Non-Magnetic Hematite Snake Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Charcoal Interlocking Non-Magnetic Hematite Snake Beads (4mm)

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    Add the classic look and feel of Hematite to your DIY designs with these beautiful Charcoal Interlocking Hematite Beads. Hematite is a very fun nat...

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  • Wide Yellow Glass Snake Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Wide Yellow Glass Snake Beads (9mm)

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  • Glass Snake Beads, Light Yellow (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Glass Snake Beads, Light Yellow (9mm)

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  • Brick Brown Glass Snake Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brick Brown Glass Snake Beads (9mm)

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  • Green Blue Medley Snake Beads (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Blue Medley Snake Beads (9mm)

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  • Real Snake Vertebrae Beads from Africa (Extra Large) - The Bead Chest
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    Real Snake Vertebrae Beads from Africa (Extra Large)

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    This is a beautiful strand of interlocking REAL SNAKE VERTEBRAE BEADS imported from Africa. These African beads are known as Snake beads. They date...

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  • Glass Snake Beads, Navy Blue Color (9mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Glass Snake Beads, Navy Blue Color (9mm)

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  • Pink and Blue Mixed Glass Snake Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Pink and Blue Mixed Glass Snake Beads

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  • Brick Brown Glass Snake Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Brick Brown Glass Snake Beads (10mm)

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African snake beads are known not only for their beautiful looks, but for their beautiful history as well. Although today's glass snake beads were created more recently, the originals dated back to the 1800's. In old ages, they were created in Europe. They played an important role in creating interaction between Africa and Europe, and were later used in trade within Africa.

African snake beads come in two forms: authentic vertebrae beads, and colored glass snake beads. Both types of African beads are elegant when worn as is, or when used in creating African or ethnic jewelry. Most strands run 24"-30", and the glass snake beads typically come in pink, blue, red, and green colors, as well as mixed variations. Sizes of snake and vertebrae beads vary.