#1270 African Jumbo Glass Dark Blue Trading Beads Necklace One String

This sale is for one string of vintage African handmade large trade glass beads, strung on hemp. Perfect for layering in home decor or wearing as a statement necklace. Each bead measures 1.5" W x 1.5" D, with the complete strand at 16.5" H. A bold, collectible piece with authentic artisanal character.

Trade beads are historic glass, shell, or stone objects used globally as a medium of exchange. Key hubs include Venice, the Netherlands, and Bohemia, which traded them across the Americas and Africa from the 15th through the 20th century