{"product_id":"venetian-medicine-man-trade-beads-42inch-154240","title":"Venetian Medicine Man Trade Beads 42inch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfrican medicine man trade beads are culturally rich artifacts that hold historical significance within indigenous African communities. These beads, often made from glass or other materials, were part of the trans-Saharan trade routes and exchanged between African tribes. Named for their association with spiritual leaders and healers, these beads were believed to possess mystical properties. They played a crucial role in traditional healing rituals, symbolizing a connection between the physical and spiritual realms. The vibrant colors and diverse patterns of these beads reflect the cultural diversity of the tribes involved in the trade. Today, African medicine man trade beads serve as both a tangible link to the past and a testament to the enduring spiritual practices of African societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1esmo_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1esmo_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 42 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003einches each (including string\/raffia).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 8-11\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e mm diameter. See penny photo for size comparison (US penny is 19mm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51273097445671,"sku":"154240","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_1685.jpg?v=1775760566","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/venetian-medicine-man-trade-beads-42inch-154240","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}