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One strand of Venetian glass trade beads.
One strand of Venetian glass trade beads.
Object Number 972-39-50/11380
Display Title One strand of Venetian glass trade beads.
Descriptions
Object Description One strand of venetian glass trade beads. Each bead is formed of a central core (white) surrounded by an outer layer of dark blue & white, with a sandwich layer of brown.
Inventory Description Necklace, tubular glass beads, blue and multi-colored chevron design, on fiber.
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms North
Materials Glass beads
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 35 x 1.6 cm (7 1/16 x 13 3/4 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 972-39-50/11380

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