Antique Venetian Trade Beads #17426

This striking strand of antique Venetian glass trade beads features a meticulously curated arrangement of historical, handcrafted treasures originally used in the 19th-century African trade market. The collection showcases a beautiful diversity of patterns on a deep black glass base, including a Lewis-and-Clark Beads, French Ambassadors, and other rare varieties. Serving as the absolute highlights of this historical strand are two rare oval-shaped ghost beads, expertly integrated to create a highly collectible, visually mesmerizing focal arrangement. Strung on a traditional raffia cord, this versatile collection is perfect for avid collectors, jewelry designers, or history enthusiasts looking to own an authentic piece of portable global history. This long strand measures approximately 34" with individual beads measuring 22-27 x 10-13mm. You will receive the exact strand pictured.