SKU: 150515
Venetian Starburst Melon Translucent Bead Necklace
Bead Size: 7-11 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison.
Necklace Size: 22 inches
Necklace Size: 22 inches
$19.99
$40.00
Description
African Venetian Starburst Melon Trade Bead Necklace.
Add vibrant history to your collection with these beautiful African trade beads, crafted in Venice in the late 1800s to early 1900s for the African trade. Known as “melon” or “starburst” beads, each glass bead features a rounded shape with engraved star or asterisk patterns, creating a striking texture and shimmer in the light.
Traditionally used as adornment and currency across West Africa, they carry a legacy of craftsmanship and cultural exchange.
These timeless beads bring a piece of African trade history to your hands, ready to inspire your next creation.
Necklace Length: 22 inches
Bead Size: 7-11 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison.
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Approximate Age: Late 19th to Mid 20th Century
People: Venetian
Country of Origin: Italy
Length Details
Necklace Length: 22 inches
Size Details
Bead Size: 7-11 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison.
Material
Material: glass
Condition
Damage/Repair: Embedded dirt
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.
