Vintage Trade Beads African

Black, yellow and terracotta, 1930s Vintage Trade Beads African . These aren’t ready to wear as a necklace, they are strung on some thread, so would need to be re-strung, sold as loose beads. They are donut shape black with a matt finish with different swirls and stripes on each in yellow and terracotta.

They are matt with a slightly waxy feel to them like pottery but are glass.

Size: length 16″ end to end – the beads measure approx 1/2″ diameter x 3/8″ long

Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Period: 1930s or earlier

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