African Vintage Trade Beads Sandcast Ghana Krobo Glass

Description: These beads come out of History. They were purchased back while we owned a Bead and Craft store in a resort town in Montana in 2013/14, and put it in storage till now. A 94 year old man had come into the store and asked if we would consider buying his wife's bead collection as she was now in hospice in Arizona with Parkinson's. Her beads still being here in Montana were of no use to them anymore. He needed to unload the collection, amongst other things, and get back to her side. He was a great old gentleman with a worldly outlook and as much wisdom as intent behind his eyes. His wife he said, was an avid bead enthusiast and collected beads of all sorts in her exciting World travels, nearly 70 years ago now. To my surprise, it turned out to be a full room of treasure boxes from all over the world. Not just beads ... functioning art and Cultural pieces. Her Tibet and China and Japan collections were several boxes ... and as many from Africa. These are among the most interesting from that Continent. African Trade Beads were actual currency, and the technology of the day that created them was strictly guarded. Travelers of all modes have worn them across the the ages (1600s forward), and across the the Continents. If they could only tell their stories. But I am sure the mystery will be a great conversation starter. From what I have seen so far, this collection put together back in late 40s, 50s and 60s has the mark of a buyer who knew what she should buy in her travels. In this case I believe she acquired a very old lot of Krobo sand cast glass beads aka Stripeys, which could date well beyond 100 years old. Check out the pictures and ask whatever question you have. This sale is for 3 Strands as follows from the picture showing all 3.The TOP strand ... 23 inches. Looks like she tied 2 strands together. 8-10 mmThe MIDDLE strand ... 24 1/2 inches, Single strand, 6 mmThe BOTTOM strand ... 5 1/2 inches, Hodge podge of extra pieces, 7-8 mm I am not an expert on these but I have done my research and am 99% sure I have it. If I am wrong I will of course take it back. I have cases of stuff to research still and hope you can take a look at us from time to time. PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH THE POSSIBLE DELAYS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW WITH ALL SHIPPERS. Please note FREE SHIPPING costs include my Time, Packaging supplies, Postage fees, and Insurance. I sincerely appreciate your patronage .... Please appreciate our diligent work as well as our excellent product with your Feedback ...THANKS for your business. All items sold by us are described to the best of our knowledge, accurately as we can determine, and with principled care on our part. Having said that, to preclude potential confusion, I respectfully request your assistance in helping us to make this a memorable, and satisfactory transaction by thoroughly reviewing descriptions, photos, and asking all questions PRIOR TO BIDDING.

Price: 159 USD

Location: Saint Ignatius, Montana

End Time: 2024-11-02T23:26:59.000Z

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