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Early 20th Century African 'Phenolic Resin' Strand of Beads

$1,000
£763.50
€882.21
CA$1,403.81
A$1,564.69
CHF 820.94
MX$19,107.46
NOK 10,394.90
SEK 9,824.76
DKK 6,584.33

About the Item

Early 20th century African Bakelite beads A beautiful strand of 21 African “amber” beads measuring 26 inches. The beads range from 1-1.5 inches high and all have small holes.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Depth: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 26 in (660.4 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
    Ethiopia
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#38271stDibs: LU4049226537402

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