10mm Red Glass Beads jade Set of four imitation amber

Set of four imitation amber cubes made from an organic-based plastic-like substance made in Europe and traded in Ethiopia in the 1920s

and it is very organic in shape

16mm diameter domed backing with large loop

but is a wonderful art object

10mm Red Glass Beads jade Set of four imitation amberCzech 1930's pressed transparent ruby red glass beads traded in Nigeria, West Africa. There are several orange transparent glass beads sprinkled in, as well as several barrel shape beads. Approximately 54 beads per strand, 1 1 2 2mm hole, 24 inch strand with 19 inches of beads. These could be worn as they are, strung in trade bead fashion with native rafia grass. A few damaged beads here and there, otherwise good condition.