Venetian Glass Trade Beads
Highly prized among collectors for its unique and fun design, this Venetian-made glass bead was made in the 1880’s and traded in West Africa. Brick red cylindrical shape with yellow and white "eyes". 31 inch strand, sizes range from 19mm long x 15mm diameter to smallest 13mm x 7mm, with a 2mm hole for stringing. 47 beads on the strand. Beads are in good condition with some minor chips.