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1800's African Sand Cast Trade Bead Necklaces

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
1800's African Sand Cast Trade Bead Necklaces
Offered in this lot is a collection of three African Sand Cast trade bead necklaces. Trade beads were used to purchase African resources by early Europeans. Glass beads were used between the 16th and 20th century. The first two necklaces in this lot are beads of the Dogon style. The beads are strung on cotton twine and measure 30" long. These beads are a light blue color with a white stripe in the center. The next has white beads with green and blue "eyes". This necklace is 28".