Antique Venetian Glass Bead Strand from the African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0992)

Antique Venetian Glass Bead Strand from the African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0992)A 36 inch 91 cm strand of antique Venetian glass trade beads from Ritas collection. . Mixed rounds and short tubes ranging 1014mm, with many closely matching in size, form, and decoration. Why We Love It Love the mix of beads, which will go a long way in contributing to designed jewelry. Sourced in the 1980s from Ritas network of African traders, who would visit the house when they were in town Provenance: Venetian glass beads made for the African

All the strands are lovely

Strand of 21 early Islamic-era blue glass beads found in the Sahel Region of West Africa (Mali or Mauritania)

1 inches tall

so some of the outer layer has chipped off and cracked

Talmud or Kabbalah

Strand length is pretty consistent at 29 inches of beads

4 cm / 10 inches in from top to bottom of dangles

Ancient Egyptian faience sampler strand from the collection of Robert K

Berber Silver Hamsa

Traditional Yemeni Silver Beaded Necklace

Soft black and white with some light brown hues

Because they were not originally made in Mali