Up for sale is a beautiful, heavy, 29-inch strand of authentic African Krobo powder glass trade beads.
- Strand Length: 29" long (approx. 73 cm)
- Total Count: 44 beads
- Size Range: Large statement sizes measuring approximately 18mm to 24mm.
- Weight: 1 lb / 453g
- Mix Variety: An eclectic, colorful assortment featuring solid powder blues, deep cobalt blues, hand-painted black/red/white zigzag and wave patterns, white-ringed Krobo "evil eyes", unique speckled brown-and-white mottled beads, and marbled yellow/green swirl accents.
- Origin & Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by artisans in Ghana, West Africa using traditional sand-cast clay molds and recycled glass. The decorative geometric patterns and eyes are meticulously hand-painted with glass slurry before firing.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. They feature the beautiful, characteristic matte, pitted, and granular texture unique to genuine Krobo powder glass. No major chips or breaks. Please see high-resolution photos for exact details.
- Shipping: Will be securely wrapped in heavy bubble wrap to ensure safe, fracture-free delivery.
THIS IS A CHUNKY COLLECTOR STRAND WITH LOTS OF CHARACTER,
THEY ARE LARGE 18-24MM DRUM BEADS.
WEIGHING APPROX. 1LB.
THEY MEASURE 29" LONG.
THE BEADS ARE COMPRISED OF BODOM BLUE, FANCY, EVIL EYE POWDERED GLASS FROM GHANA, WEST AFRICA.
THANK YOU!