Black Antique Fancy Striped Venetian Beads, African Trade - AT0445

Black Antique Fancy Striped Venetian Beads, African Trade - AT0445Black Antique Fancy Striped Venetian Beads, African Trade, African Trade. This is a wonderful old strand of beads from the 1800's. Beads are in good condition with some wear from age. 51 beads in all. 10x 17 20mm (length). African Item 0445

but they come from all over the Levant

2nd row left

Ancient Islamic agate

These buttons are worn as ornaments and protective amulets adorning dresses and hats

These are two layer glass beads with a rich outer layer and a yellow or white core and They were meant to resemble carnelian (thus the name) and were traded in Africa and the Americas

Very nice and in good condition

Beads measure approximately 20mm and each chain is 10" long (23 chains

silver plate and open work

95" at its widest point

Sourced by Rita in Cairo in the 1980's

mixed blues and teals

Originally used as belt fastener or to decorate clothing