Venetian "Tic-Tac-Toe" Glass Trade Beads, Strand kittes 5-2mm "bow drilled" hole

5-2mm "bow drilled" hole

This Hindu religious amulet features what could be the god Krihna next to a peacock

8 inch strand of fine quality whiskey quartz briolettes

22gram of 1960s turquoise

Sizes and colors are selected at random when sets are made

Venetian "Tic-Tac-Toe" Glass Trade Beads, Strand kittes 5-2mm "bow drilled" holeHighly prized among collectors for its unique and fun design, this Venetian made glass bead was traded in Ghana in the mid late 1800s. Brick red with black eyes and red white candy cane effect creating what re enactment folks call "tic tac toe" beads! Average size is 18mm long x 14mm diameter with a 2. 5mm hole for stringing. Also available as a single bead. 34 beads on this strand plus one broken bead. Beads are in good condition!