{"product_id":"interlocking-snake-beads-pink-bohemian-matter-collection-153747","title":"Interlocking Snake Beads Pink Bohemian MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1lxco_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1lxco_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroken Strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 16-23 inches (including string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003eBead Size:  5-9 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e153747\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51161204261159,"sku":"153747","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7375_fb2f4a5c-6a2e-4172-8506-b9dd789e2c05.jpg?v=1773765634","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/interlocking-snake-beads-pink-bohemian-matter-collection-153747","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}