Strand of Antique Dark Green Bohemian Molded Glass Beads rectangle traded throughout West Africa

traded throughout West Africa

Traditionally worn in hair or necklace

three tube shapes (7-11mm x 4-6mm diameter)

Vintage 1940's stock

a Venetian feather bead from the 1800s

Strand of Antique Dark Green Bohemian Molded Glass Beads rectangle traded throughout West AfricaThese Bohemia glass beads are from the early 1800s and are extremely rare and collectible. Each bead has a beautiful relief floral pattern on a transparent dark green cornerless cube shape. These beads typically had gold detail originally, some of which has been worn off due to age and handling. 15mm x 13mm; 54 beads in the strand. Made in Bohemia and traded in West Africa.