Bidspirit auction | Striped Venetian Trade Bead Necklace

Striped Venetian Trade Bead Necklace - Africa & European Trade, Strand of Polychrome Trade Beads, circa 18th?19th century Composed of a continuous strand of finely formed cylindrical glass beads, each displaying a delicate linear pattern in alternating tones of coral red, white, and yellow. The uniformity of form, combined with the lively striped decoration, creates a visually rhythmic and cohesive composition.Such beads were produced in Europe - primarily in centers such as Venice - and traded extensively across Africa from the 15th through the 19th century, where they served not only as adornment but also as a recognized medium of exchange and markers of status. Length: 28 in. (71 cm) Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.