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Antique Dutch Glass Opalescent Moon Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT398)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

This is a graduated 107 bead strand of antique glowing opalescent glass beads known as Moon beads.

Provenance: From the 1700's, traded and prized in both East and West Africa. 
Why we love this strand:
The opalescent beads have a subtle sheen
Mixed shapes and hues
Good condition (with some wear).

Measurements: Bead sizes range from 7-14mm. 107 beads. 28 inches of beads.

Details: Worn but in  but overall good condition. No major chips or unusable beads.Nice variety of shapes, hues (purple, gold, white, clear and a few non-moon beads mixed in). Some on this strand beads are antique but not moon beads or  translucent.

Antique and Vintage Item 398

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