18th C. German Necklaces Carnelian & Glass Trade Bead

Western Europe, Germany, ca. 18th to 19th century CE; West Africa, ca. 19th century CE. This is a fine pair of necklaces with African glass trade beads and carnelian stones, all strung in modern times as wearable accessories. The 25 carnelians are cut and polished in Germany and were likely brought to Africa as trade beads, and all exhibit rectangular tube shapes with lustrous citrine hues and creamy white inclusions. The highly polished surfaces are quite smooth and tactile. Carnelian beads used in Africa usually came from Brazil or the German town of Idar-Oberstein, which was known as a gemstone center. The 25 glass beads are elongated with faceted sides; while used for trade and adornment in Africa, these beads likely originated in Europe, perhaps Germany. Both sets of beads are arranged on modern wires with a raffia fiber covering the terminal knot and are a great pair to wear separate or together! Size (glass strand doubled): 24" L (61 cm); (largest bead): 1" L x 0.2" W (2.5 cm x 0.5 cm); (carnelian necklace): 25" L (63.5 cm); (largest bead): 1" L x 0.5" W (2.5 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Southern California, USA collection, in the USA since 1997

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#167412
Condition Report: Age commensurate nicks and chips to beads. Loss to corner of one carnelian stone. All beads are strung on modern wires with twisted raffia cord terminals. Wearable!