String of beads - Mali - (x88) Millefiori Murano

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Two vintage glass bead necklaces from Mali featuring Murano Millefiori beads and Bohemian red beads, together weighing 180 g and in very good condition.

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Magnificent set of 2 necklaces made from ancient Murano glass "millefiori" beads (Venice) and red Bohemian beads, once used for trade with Africa:
- 1 sautoir of 82 cm, composed of 47 trade beads, of which 35 millefiori, weight 146 grams;
- 1 long necklace of 72 cm, composed of 41 trade beads, of which 29 millefiori, weighing 114 grams.
In total: 88 ancient trade beads + spacer beads, 180 grams.
Harmoniously paired, the two necklaces can be worn together or separately.

Magnificent set of 2 necklaces made from ancient Murano glass "millefiori" beads (Venice) and red Bohemian beads, once used for trade with Africa:
- 1 sautoir of 82 cm, composed of 47 trade beads, of which 35 millefiori, weight 146 grams;
- 1 long necklace of 72 cm, composed of 41 trade beads, of which 29 millefiori, weighing 114 grams.
In total: 88 ancient trade beads + spacer beads, 180 grams.
Harmoniously paired, the two necklaces can be worn together or separately.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Metal
Ancient glass beads
Total weight
180 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country of origin
Mali
Sold with stand
No
Title additional information
(x88) Millefiori Murano
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Objects sold
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