Rare White Glass Venetian Beads With Pink choker Recently tumble-polished

Recently tumble-polished

Beautiful handle with sapphire blue glass stones on catch

The condition of these beads range from chipped and scruffy (fair) to some pock marks and chips (good) to Very Good Plus with little wear other than they have lost their original shine (matte finish)

some antique

Fun to make

Rare White Glass Venetian Beads With Pink choker Recently tumble-polishedStrand of rare white glass beads, Venetian made in the early mid 1800's and traded in East Africa. White with pink lines and blue dots. Some wear, pitting and cracks in these obscure beads due to their age, average size 12mm in diameter with 2mm holes. Photo shows the variety and condition of these beads, sold by the strand, 24 inches long, 56 beads on the strand. Some people call these "Medicine Man" beads. They were purchased recently in Ethiopia.