Antique Beautiful Quality Vintage Venetian Blue Glass Padre beads , primitive shape from Africa .
The beads are Antique African trade beads from the late 1800's Manufacture at Europe , the beads are selected , good shape to add to any of your jewelry or to just wear it alone
✦ Quantity : 24''long beads
✦ Martial : Glass
✦ Dimensions approx : 24''long x 11mm x 5.5mm (0.5"x0.2" inch) diameter , hole size 3mm
✦ Color: Blue
collectors beads Overall Condition Good.
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,
Thank you for visiting my shop All my jewelry has been collected over 20 years ago.
I will be listing more pieces shortly as I am constantly always working on posting more.i
I ship all over the world and price includes a tracking.
The trade beads commonly referred to as "Padre beads" are small glass beads that were used as a form of currency in the trade between Europeans and Native Americans during the colonial era. These beads were named after the Spanish priests (padres) who distributed them during their missionary activities among the native people.
The origins of the Padre trade beads can be traced back to the Venetian glass industry in the 15th century. The Venetian glassmakers were renowned for their skill in creating intricate and colorful glass beads, which were highly valued in the African and Asian markets. The glass beads soon became a popular currency in the trade between European traders and the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
The beads are Antique African trade beads from the late 1800's Manufacture at Europe , the beads are selected , good shape to add to any of your jewelry or to just wear it alone
✦ Quantity : 24''long beads
✦ Martial : Glass
✦ Dimensions approx : 24''long x 11mm x 5.5mm (0.5"x0.2" inch) diameter , hole size 3mm
✦ Color: Blue
collectors beads Overall Condition Good.
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,
Thank you for visiting my shop All my jewelry has been collected over 20 years ago.
I will be listing more pieces shortly as I am constantly always working on posting more.i
I ship all over the world and price includes a tracking.
The trade beads commonly referred to as "Padre beads" are small glass beads that were used as a form of currency in the trade between Europeans and Native Americans during the colonial era. These beads were named after the Spanish priests (padres) who distributed them during their missionary activities among the native people.
The origins of the Padre trade beads can be traced back to the Venetian glass industry in the 15th century. The Venetian glassmakers were renowned for their skill in creating intricate and colorful glass beads, which were highly valued in the African and Asian markets. The glass beads soon became a popular currency in the trade between European traders and the indigenous peoples of the Americas.