Purple & Jonquil Antique Glass Beads, 1700's reddish-orange traded in central Africa and

traded in central Africa and Mali

This medium size glass Roman Eye Bead came from a strand of amazing beads that are over 2

55mm long x 22mm diameter with a 8mm ring

albeit worn

Purple & Jonquil Antique Glass Beads, 1700's reddish-orange traded in central Africa and4" strand of light purple and jonquil glass vaseline beads made in The Netherlands in the late 1700's early 1800's and traded in Mali, West Africa. Assorted shape, size and colors, 12 beads. Purple beads, referred to as "Television Beads" by African dealers, are very rare. Some of the beads have some calcification. Very rich subtle colors and unique shapes! Medium sizes ranging from 10 14mm diameter.