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Woven Antique Indian Brass Bead Necklace from the African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0709)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

Handmade brass cornerless cube beads woven into a necklace / belt. The beads are from Orissa Provence in Northern India and are estimated to be 200+ years old (early to mid 1800's). 

Provenance: This treasure came to Rita's collection via the African traders she worked with in the 1980's. It still has Rita's handwritten identification tag attached.

Condition: Very good. Weaving together of beads is holding well. Could be worn as is or turned into a longer necklace or belt.

Measurements: Length: 30 inches long. Beads measure 5mm each. Weight: 215 grams / 7.5 oz.

This item hasn't been listed in a long time. One of a kind in our collection and a rare, collectible piece.
African Item 0709

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