Group of 6 Rare Color Antique Venetian African Trade King Beads in Yellow CRBM_10716
A group of 6 rare color combination Venetian African Trade King Beads dating to the mid- to late 1800s through the early 1900s. These bicone beads are said to be worn by the tribal royalty, hence the name.
The beads are approximately 18x20mm
Weights and sizes are approximate.
Some of the beads are in very good condition, but several beads are chipped. Most beads show some discoloration. Please examine the photos carefully. The wooden ruler on the scale photos is on the metric scale.
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COLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with the naked eye, depending on your monitor settings.
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