Product Description: This strand features two-tone yellow Kankanba beads, crafted from Bohemian glass in the Czech Republic. Kankanba beads were popular for export to African countries about a century ago, known for their vibrant, pressed designs. This particular item showcases a combination of semi-transparent yellow and white beads alongside matte yellow and red beads. The beads are strung together and can be worn as a necklace.

Specifications:

• Origin: Czech Republic
• Estimated Production Era: 19th–20th Century
• Bead Size: Diameter: 6mm, Thickness: 4mm
• Materials: Glass, Thread
• Total Length (including thread): 63cm
• Special Notes:
  • While it can be worn as a necklace, the beads are simply strung on thread, so durability is not guaranteed.

Precautions:

Due to its antique nature, the product may have scratches, cracks, chips, or stains. Images are for illustrative purposes only; actual patterns and colors may vary. Please allow for slight measurement discrepancies.

About Other Trade Beads:

Trade beads were highly prized by African royalty and nobility during the era of the African slave trade. These beads were extensively produced in Venice and the Czech Republic (Bohemian glass) and traded globally for slaves, gold, ivory, and more. The manufacturing techniques were closely guarded secrets, with artisans often restricted from leaving their workshops. Unlike the beads made for European markets, trade beads were crafted to match the distinct preferences of various African tribes, resulting in an array of designs, including large and small beads, patterned or plain varieties.