Beads African Padre Turquoise Blue Glass Beads Handmade Blue Padre Trade African Glass Jewelry Beads

These are beautiful Turquoise Blue African Glass Padre Beads. Padre beads were originally made in China and taken to America, Africa, and India by traders. This was during the 18th and the 19th century. The name ‘padre’ originates from the fact that Franciscan priests, or padres, gave the beads to Native Americans for their good work and to convert them to Christianity. In Africa, padre trade beads were mostly used in West Africa by Europeans for trade beads. The Africans were very enthusiastic about these beads and they used them as a show of status in the society, to trade among themselves, and as ornaments. These wonderful rich turquoise blue padre beads would be so unique in all your creative designs.

I am offering fabulous African Masks, Statues, Jewelry and Beads that I purchased from a private collection. These items were collected in the field 25 years ago.

THESE BEAD ARE SOLD BY THE STRAND AND THEIR WILL BE SOME VARIATION IN SIZE AND COLOR

98 BEADS PER STRAND

Strand 13 1/4"

Beads
8mm - 10mm
Hole 5mm

These beads will vary in color and size and show age with a few chipped beads, but otherwise in good condition.

WE CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES FOR ALL ARTIFACTS THAT WE SELL, AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION TOWARD THEIR AUTHENTICITY. FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT THE WORLD OF BACARA. 18

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