Purple & Clear Antique Glass Beads, 1700's Cheyenne Pink glass Large 4" long tapered tube

Large 4" long tapered tube with a resin-like substance on the outside

65mm tall x 39mm wide x

except for two beads that still have some their shiny finish

Beads are graduated in size from 12mm to 21mm diameter

Made in Mali

Purple & Clear Antique Glass Beads, 1700's Cheyenne Pink glass Large 4" long tapered tube28" strand of light purple and clear glass beads made in The Netherlands in the late 1700's and traded in Mali, West Africa. Assorted sizes and colors, but these are primarily purple faceted beads, referred to as "Television Beads". Some of the beads have heavy calcification. Very rich subtle colors and unique shapes! Graduated strand 9mm x 8mm to 19mm x 19mm.