Description
Dynamic rope embellished with wax cotton thread and gold lurex thread. Adorned with glass and brass beads. Trade beads are precious glass, horn, bone and ceramic beads that were circulated among the African and European trade routes and were originally used as currency between Europe and Africa dating back to the 17th century.
Present-day African trade beads are a mix of antique tribal pieces as well as more recent reproductions. These beads are relics of tribal trade and often include hand markings, irregularities in finishing natural patinas and tool marks. Finished with custom rope closure.
