Necklace w/ Venetian Glass Beads & Silver Charms

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United States, ca. 20th century CE. A handcrafted necklace using an eclectic assortment of ethnic and tribal style beads and charms on multiple strands - all from various cultures: Near Eastern, African, Central Asia, India, and Venetian glass. The leather cords are strung with brass spacer coils and vibrant glass, intermingled with silver and brass charms and beads, arranged in asymmetrical and layered "Boho" style. The terminal ends have a pair of bolo style medallions and a hook and chain style clasp. The chain adds several inches to the necklace's length and makes the 29 inch (73.7 cm) strand adjustable up to 37 inches (94 cm) in length. Size of bead strand: 29" L (73.7 cm); chain adds an additional 8.5" L (21.6 cm); upper silver medallions: 1.5" Diameter (3.8 cm)

Provenance: private Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA collection

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#185288
Condition Report: Wearable as shown. Vintage and worn condition, otherwise good condition. Chips and losses to some glass beads. Fraying to leather cords and cracking. Patina and toning to metal areas.