African trade beads

My first few days in Marrakech were spent visiting the market place, and roaming about in the souk, trying to find my way back to the Three Palms Hotel. After a very short time you discovered that there were a few items of trade that were the favorites of the countless thousands of hippies that had already passed this way. Everyone knew what you wanted even before you asked. The main items were leather, over the shoulder bags, silver jewelry, and goulimine beads

J.F. Sick & Co trade beads See more like this Bruno clauses or something Tons of card like this from galbonez at museum

African Trade Beads

African glass "Trade Beads" of European origin came into existence when European Traders along the route between Europe and Africa were pressed for an acceptable currency form to exchange on African soil. Brightly colored glass beads with exotic shapes and intricate patterns fit extremely well as the most desirable tra

African glass "Trade Beads" of European origin came into existence when European Traders along the route between Europe and Africa were pressed for an acceptable currency form to exchange on African soil. Brightly colored glass beads with exotic shapes and intricate patterns fit extremely well as the most desirable tra

Sorting through my collection of trade beads recently, I observed that the very largest of my so-called "Russian" trade beads all have 7 sides. Beads of this type were used in the 19th century slave trade as well as in the North American fur trade, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Beads probably from the African trade, from the Pacific Northwest, and from the African trade. About 13x13mm in size. The upper strands are transparent uniform dark cobalt blue, the lower lighter blue strand…

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Large beautiful bone beads from Kenya,Africa Hand carved and some are created in the Batik style-a traditional wax relief process Sold Per 2 pieces or by 10 piece strand (If you desire a larger strand just convo me and I can usually accommodate you!😊) Why buy a whole strand when you only need a few? I am offering a choice during this difficult Coronavirus time Please see pictures for style # number Color: natural bone (off white) and/or batik which is a dark brownish black color Size: All…

African Trade Bead Jewelry,Bead Bracelet with Charms, Adjustable Bracelet, Made in USA, Free Shipping USA A mix of vintage glass beads, African trade beads and symbols of empowerment. Natural bone and wood add texture to this mix. Amulet : Ganesh the elephant headed Hindu god is believed to be the remover of obstacles. Bracelet size: 7.5 " and will adjust to 8 " I love mixing the patterns of the vintage trade beads for a more unique look. Shipped in a linen drawstring pouch with a history of…