Striped Venetian Trade Beads outlet | Jk Brown Collection 141635

PRODUCT DETAILS

+ Title - Venetian Trade Beads Striped Varied Africa 34 Inch
+ Other Names - Trade beads
+ Type of Object - Glass
+ Made In - Venice
+ Traded In - Africa
+ Overall Condition - Good. Most beads have small chips, pitting, and general wear. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.
+ Damage/Repair - Loss in decoration
+ Bead Size - 6-8 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison.
+ Strand Length - 34 inches (including string/raffia)
+ Brand - Unbranded
+ Style outlet - Beaded
+ Type - Strand of Beads

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the raffia holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.

FROM THE JK BROWN COLLECTION:

Kathie and Jerry Brown have been collecting trade beads for more than 50 years. They had a business selling them for many years, called “Thunder and Lightning.” According to Jerry, “Kathie was the lightning, and I was the thunder!”

Their collecting began in 1967 when they met a Peace Corps volunteer who was selling his collection to finance a school for African children - and the Browns bought it all. Over the years, they've amassed thousands of strands of Venetian and other European trade beads, as well as made-in-Africa beads and jewelry. They sold at Mountain Man rendezvous and other events. Africa Direct is very proud to be the new owners of this extraordinary collection.

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SKU: 141635