{"product_id":"3-strands-old-white-bone-and-glass-trade-beads-153672","title":"3 Strands Old White Bone and Glass Trade Beads MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou are purchasing a set of 3 Strands.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese strands are not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although these strands can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding them together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_17hxj_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_17hxj_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e21-32 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 4-11\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emm diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e153672\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51140360012071,"sku":"153672","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_6763.jpg?v=1773413784","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/3-strands-old-white-bone-and-glass-trade-beads-153672","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}