A Full Strand of Misdsize Antique Bohemian African Trade Rare Shape Crystal Glass Beads (VB_0791 MS)

On offer is a strand of mixed African Trade beads, which are believed to be of Bohemian origin. These beads were made in the 1800s and traded to Africa. The beads are of unusual shape. Each bead is somewhat dome-shaped, with a convex base. The stringing hole goes through the top 1/3 of the dome, allowing the beads to stack as shown in the photos when strung.  On top, most beads are round. These are really beautiful beads, in a rare shape, a designer's dream. This listing is for midsize beads about  12mm in diameter.  There are approximately 120 beads per strand.  The strands are approx 27" long (beads only). The first photo shows a representative strand. The next two - a mix of strands. These three photos were taken in slightly different lighting conditions to show how they can look from transparent and clear to yellowish, to pinkish, depending on the light. See the scale photo as well, showing the strand against the US penny and the metric ruler. The beads are old, and some show age-a