1180.00
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Beautiful antique necklace with West African trade beads 05.05.355

This outstanding necklace with 21 large beads made of an early amber imitation, sold for centuries in Africa as amber, but is most likely an amber imitation of phenolic resin. Such beads have been produce for the African trade since early 20th century in Germany. All beads are in perfect condition with a nice patina.

  • Ref.:05.05.355
  • Size:Bead size approx. 40 x 25 mm total length: 280 mm
  • Weight:532 gr

Category

  • Amber, copal & imitations 05.05
  • BEADS & BEADWORKS 05

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • West and Central Africa

Material

  • VegetalResinAmber imitations / phenolic resin

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Jewelry ready and easy to wear

1180.00
CHF
$