Antique White & Blue Skunk Trade Beads
This is a lot of 4 Antique white and blue African Skunk Glass Beads. They are white with blue dots. These beads are 12mm rounds with 3mm holes. Created using the wound, or drawn glass production method. Skunk Beads represent one of the earliest forms of 'lampwork', a process which involves the addition of small glass globules to a set surface, giving the 3-D raised effect.
- They are European made and were traded to Africa.
- They show some signs of wear and pitting, which adds to their beauty and story.
- Circa 1900's
- Size: 12mm
