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Western Europe / West Africa, ca. early 19th to mid-20th century CE; South America, 21st century CE. A collection of antique African trade beads and tumbled amethyst beads on strands- perfect for jewelers to restring as desired. The African trade beads consist of 54 mustard yellow Venetian beads with red and green stripes and dots- perhaps dating from the 1800s to early 1900s. The other strand consists of 100 black and white "skunk beads," most are antique with nice signs of age, but several appear to be modern. The third strand is 100 tumble polished amethyst nuggets with dark hues, possibly from Uruguay. Size of skunk beads: 0.58" Diameter (1.5 cm); yellow beads: 0.46" Diameter (1.2 cm); amethyst: 0.5" Diameter (1.3 cm)

Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection; ex-private Houston, Texas, USA, collection, acquired before 2000

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#181493

  • Condition: Wear and chips to glass trade beads, otherwise intact and strung on modern cords. Amethyst beads are intact.

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October 5, 2023 8:00 AM MDT
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