Description: This is a strand of 66 antique African trade beads. They range from 6.6 -7.7 mm to 17.7-22.2mm. I purchased these for my gallery in Kenya in the early 1970s from an antique bead gallery. They were never put out for sale. My knowledge of African beads is minimal. I do know that these are antique and they are heavy. In excellent shape and a beautiful strand. Let me know if you would like more photos. Millefiori beads: Mosaic glasswork techniques have been used for centuries to create intricate glass beads, pendants and paperweights. One of the most popular mosaic varieties is called "thousand (mille) flowers (fiori)" -- in fact, many people now use the terms "mosaic" and "millefiori" interchangeably. Millefiori glass designs are created by making patterned canes from glass rods, slicing the resultant canes to reveal the patterned cross-section, and arranging these slices into mosaic patterns. The slices are often flower designs, hence the mosaic patterns created by fusing numerous slices have come to be called "thousand flowers" glasswork.
Price: 148 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2024-09-16T20:24:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Venetian
Type: Strand
Color: Multi-Color
Material: Glass
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Handmade: Yes
