Product Description: This exquisite strand features nearly all uranium glass beads with a beautiful glow. Originating from the Czech Republic, this Bohemian Vaseline Beads Strand is a stunning collection of semi-transparent, lustrous beads crafted approximately 100 years ago for export to African countries. These beads, named for their Vaseline-like appearance, are a rare find. The clear green beads fluoresce brilliantly under a black light, showcasing the unique history of Bohemian glassmaking.

Specifications:

• Origin: Czech Republic
• Estimated Production Period: 19th to 20th century
• Bead Size: Diameter: 16mm, Thickness: 11mm
• Materials: Glass, Raffia
• Strand Length (including string): 74cm
• Special Notes: While it can be worn as a necklace, please note that the beads are strung on raffia and may not have guaranteed strength.

Important Notice:

As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, chips, or stains. Images are for illustrative purposes only; actual product may vary in pattern and color. Please allow for slight measurement discrepancies.

About Other Trade Beads:

Trade beads were passionately cherished as adornments by kings and nobles during the African slave trade era. These beads were predominantly produced in Venice and the Czech Republic (Bohemian glass) and traded globally, including in Africa, for slaves, gold, and ivory. The manufacturing techniques of these glass beads were kept highly secret, to the extent that craftsmen were prohibited from leaving their workplaces freely. Created differently from those intended for the European market, these beads were meticulously designed to cater to the preferences of various tribes, resulting in a vibrant variety of large and small, patterned and plain beads.