Strand of Antique Venetian African Trade King Beads M00022

Venetian African Trade King Beads dating to the mid to late 1800 through the early 1900s. These bicone beads are said to be worn by the tribal royalty, hence the name. Tis particular variety of king beads is relatively rare.  Length of the strand:  8 inch Beads Per strand:  15 The smallest bead is about 12x13mm, the largest is approximately 15x18mm. The beads are old.  They have nicks, chips, and scratches as appropriate for the age.  Some beads have substantial discoloration.  The condition of the beads is reflected in the price.  Please examine the photos carefully. The wooden ruler on the scale photos is on the metric scale. See the last photo for size/scale. IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and l