Spanish traders brought Padre (Father) trade beads to the Indian people in the 1600-1700's. It was very difficult to trade with the Native Americans if you didn't have VenetianĀ or Padre beads. This size Padre bead was also called a Crow bead.
Here is a very nice collection of (10) 1700's black Padre glass trade beads. The surface shows a very nice patina with signs of age. Each bead is unique and different. Each buyer receives 10 beads of my choice, I randomly grab 10 and send them, cannot pick and choose at this low price. A fine collection of artifacts for your collection. My father left these artifacts and many many more items to me and I am passing them along to you. I hope my customers will enjoy their purchase.