{"product_id":"10-loose-mixed-trade-bead-grab-bag-155131","title":"10 Loose Mixed Trade Bead Grab Bag","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis grab bag contains zen, king, feather, and spindle whorl beads among others.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade beads, often made of glass, were crucial in historical trade between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They were more than just decorative items; they served as currency, symbols of status, and carriers of cultural stories. Produced mainly in Europe, these beads gained immense popularity in Africa, where they were exchanged for valuable resources. Today, these beads are cherished by collectors and artists alike for their beauty, historical significance, and the stories they tell about global trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive all 10 beads if purchased.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead Size: 9-21.5 mm diameter\u003cbr\u003e10.5-30mm point to point\u003cbr\u003eSee picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e155131\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51417078169895,"sku":"155131","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_8420_9f4bc91c-cfa0-40d8-829a-5be1bab802ef.jpg?v=1779308738","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/10-loose-mixed-trade-bead-grab-bag-155131","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}