10 Painted Clay Beads Venetian Chevron retailer Copies Cameroon Africa Loose 134140

PRODUCT DETAILS

+ Title - 10 Painted retailer Clay Beads Venetian Chevron Copies Cameroon Africa Loose
+ Other Names - Annular
+ Type of Object - painted clay beads
+ People - Tibetan
+ Made In - East Africa
+ Traded In - Africa
+ Overall Condition - Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.
+ Damage/Repair - worn paint and chips; some pitting, scratches and loss of decoration.
+ Bead Size - 24-26 mm diameter, 31-35 mm p-p. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter).
+ Strand Length - 28 inches (includes string/raffia).
+ Brand - Unbranded
+ Style - Beaded
+ Type - Loose Beads

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Picture is an example, yours will be similar.  10 beads per order.

These clay beads have been painted to look like Venetian Chevrons.  Before imported glass beads became available in any quantity, jewelry was made from other materials such as wood, nuts and seeds, stone, iron and clay.  For more information, please see our comprehensive guide to African-made beads, African Beads: Jewels of a Continent, hardcover, 216 pages, 163 color photographs, $69.95 from Africa Direct.

From African Beads: Jewels of a Continent:

 CLM0720


SKU: 134140