Black & White Venetian Glass Necklace root beer with large hole

with large hole

The beads are Venetian-made and are one of the few pink-color trade beads

Size is 8mm diameter x 5mm

pink "padré" glass beads dates back to the 1800s where they were traded in Ethiopia

Black & White Venetian Glass Necklace root beer with large holeEach bead Is precious in this one of a kind piece Venetian glass from the early mid 1800's, traded in West Africa, interspersed with antique Ethiopian silver heishi. Strung onto soft deerskin with a slide bead for adjustability. Can be as short as 14 inches with a long tassel at the back, up to 28 inches, and every length in between! Center bead is 13mm diameter. Designed and strung by Ruth.