Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of age, handmade production, and natural wear consistent with authentic African artisan beadwork. Beads show texture variations, irregularities, and surface wear from handcrafted production and age. Please review all photos carefully for condition and details.

Description: Beautiful vintage African trade bead necklace featuring a striking mix of handmade Krobo-style powder glass beads, translucent recycled glass beads, and a large decorative focal bead.

This substantial and heavy 30-inch strand displays exceptional handmade character with colorful traditional African beadwork in blue, green, yellow, red, white, and black. The necklace was acquired from a Seattle-area collector of African and ethnographic art.

The varied bead forms, layered textures, and handcrafted decoration give this piece a strong authentic ethnographic presence. An excellent wearable collectible for African trade bead collectors, tribal jewelry enthusiasts, boho fashion, or ethnographic display.

Details:

Vintage African trade bead necklace

Approx. 30 inches long

Heavy substantial strand

Handmade Krobo / powder glass beads

Mixed recycled glass beads

Large focal bead centerpiece

Multicolor artisan decoration

Ethnographic / tribal style jewelry

From Seattle collector estate

Please see all photos for exact condition, bead detail, and overall appearance.