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Vintage African/Dutch handmade glass trade beads, sand cast, 8 strands/8.00
Vintage African/Dutch handmade glass trade beads, sand cast, 8 strands/8.00

Vintage African/Dutch handmade glass trade beads, sand cast, 8 strands/8.00

$ 67.58

Availability: 25 in stock
  • Origin: Dutch
  • Condition: Used
  • Style: Cylinder
  • Material: Glass
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Type: Strand
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands

    Description

    Handmade in Holland by sand casting glass shards in the1800's for trade around the world.  Purchased in Africa and in U.S. fromAfrican "runners" in the 1970's through 1990's.
    Yes, beads similar to this were traded for the purchase ofManhattan!
    The lot is 8 strands of beads strung on raffia.  Cost of lot of 8 strands is 8.00
    Buyer pays shipping.  This lot should ship safely in a USPS small flat rate box.