8139 Necklace old reed glass beads, terracotta and metal beads

Necklace made of antique glass beads, terracotta and metal beads.

Length 45 cm Weight 129 gr.

Beads are strung on strong steel wire.

These trade beads of European origin were traded to Africa in recent centuries and used to exchange goods.
They had the value of money, but sometimes they even had spiritual value to the African population.

Thanks for your visit.

Necklace composed by ancient reed glass beads, terracotta and metal beads.

Length 45 cm weight 129 gr.

Beads are stringed on strong steel strand.  

These trade beads from European origin were traded in the last centuries to Africa and used to change items.They had the value of money, but sometimes for the African population they even had spiritual value.

Thanks for your visit