Lot 590

African Sand Cast Trade Bead Necklaces

Estimate: $150 - $300

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your bidding pleasure is a set of African sand cast trade beads. The beads of the first necklace are in the typical earth tone colors seen with this type of bead. The beads have a grey base color with black and red stripes set into them. The beads on this strand average 1/4" long X 3/8" wide. The next strand is a rare dark blue color. Sand cast beads aren't often seen in strong solid colors, given the method used to make them from recycled scrap glass. These beads are 1/4" X 1/4" and are so well matched it can be assumed they were cut from the same cane. The last necklace is made of light blue beads with four darker beads and eighteen medium blue mixed in. The beads in this necklace are from 3/16" long by 3/16” wide to 1/4" X 1/4". The technique for creating this style of bead started in Ghana during the 16th century. Very fine pieces of crushed glass are held together with a binding material, such as saliva or gum Arabic, and spread over a grass stem or a bottle glass core. After cooking in the oven, the beads are rolled in other small pieces of glass to create patterns or left plain. The longest necklace measures 29 1/2" long; the next necklace is 26" and the last is 25". The bead necklaces are in very good condition for their age.
After you have succeessfully completed your purchase, including payment of your item, the shipping process will begin. Our company has partnered with a few local third party shipping vendors. Shipping will be handled between these third party business and the buyer. Auction company is not responsible for shipment or any duties there-in unless stated below. Firearms will be shipped by our company. Once you invoice has been paid for contact Mark at 800-686-4216 ext. 3 for shipping infomation on firearms. After your invoice has been paid one of the below third party shippers will pickup your items. Once these companies have created a shipping quote for you they will contract you using the contact information you have provided on your auction registration. Make sure to include the shipping address and correct contact information for a success shipping experience. For questions on shipping please contract the companies below or JoEllen at 800-686-4216 ext. 1 For shipping quotes please contract the companies below: "The UPS Store” #2420 1106 W Park St, Livingston, MT 59047 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 6:00pm Saturday, 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday, CLOSED Phone: 406-222-4971 Fax: 406-222-9257 Email: store2420@theupsstore.com Postal Annex 280 West Kagy Boulevard D, Bozeman, MT 59715 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday, CLOSED Phone: 406-219-2210 Fax: 406-219-2209 Email: pa14012@postalannex.com