Antique Venetian Glass Bead Strand from the African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0992) shirt This was most likely made

This was most likely made within the last 50 years (based on evidence of wear)

Mexico and Egypt

Late 19th or early 20th century

handmade in India several hundreds of years ago and then arrived in West Africa via ancient trade routes

Many beautiful translucent crystal on these strands

Antique Venetian Glass Bead Strand from the African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0992) shirt This was most likely madeA 36 inch 91 cm strand of antique Venetian glass trade beads from Ritas collection. . Mixed rounds and short tubes ranging 1014mm, with many closely matching in size, form, and decoration. Why We Love It Love the mix of beads, which will go a long way in contributing to designed jewelry. Sourced in the 1980s from Ritas network of African traders, who would visit the house when they were in town Provenance: Venetian glass beads made for the African