Decorative ornament - necklace - Cameroon - mixed Venetian beads

Thread of ancient trade beads, produced in Murano / Venice and sold in West Africa between 1880 and 1920 as barter goods. The thread is composed of several types of oval and round beads with different designs. In total the beads are about 52; they are in good condition, only some are chipped, which adds authenticity. Bought in Cameroon in the 1990s from a local artisan.

Estimate:£127.14

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