Chevron-beads - Achantis - Ghana (No reserve price)

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Chevron-beads, a collection of 9 early 20th‑century glass beads from Ghana, associated with the Achantis and worn by Ashanti chiefs, collected in Ghana in the late 1990s, in good condition.

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A fine collection of antique multi-layerd indigo blue glass beads. These beads were originally produced in Western-Europe, especially Venice, in the late 19th and early 20th Cent. Very expensive beads, so only worn by Ashanti-chiefs when participating in official functions. 4-layered glass beads.
The sized vary between 13 x 28 mm. in height. Some wear and tear is visible on these beads, due to their long use. Collected in Ghana in the late 1990's.

A fine collection of antique multi-layerd indigo blue glass beads. These beads were originally produced in Western-Europe, especially Venice, in the late 19th and early 20th Cent. Very expensive beads, so only worn by Ashanti-chiefs when participating in official functions. 4-layered glass beads.
The sized vary between 13 x 28 mm. in height. Some wear and tear is visible on these beads, due to their long use. Collected in Ghana in the late 1990's.

Details

No. of items
9
Ethnic group/ culture
Achantis
Country of Origin
Ghana
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Glass beads
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Chevron-beads
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Objects sold
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