Purple & Clear Antique Glass Beads, 1700's ethiopia largest bead measures 15mm diameter

largest bead measures 15mm diameter x 17mm long

averaging 12-17mm diameter x 7-11mm thick

Simple but awesome

Lovely 22" long strand of very small Eja (or "Aja") altered beads from Nigeria

Purple & Clear Antique Glass Beads, 1700's ethiopia largest bead measures 15mm diameter28" strand of light purple and clear glass beads made in The Netherlands in the late 1700's and traded in Mali, West Africa. Assorted sizes and colors, but these are primarily purple faceted beads, referred to as "Television Beads". Some of the beads have heavy calcification. Very rich subtle colors and unique shapes! Graduated strand 9mm x 8mm to 19mm x 19mm.