Gorgeous Antique Green Hebron Bead Strand

Gorgeous Antique Green Hebron Bead Strand. Becoming increasingly rare, these greens are deep and saturated. 48 beads total. Some square, most round. Graduated Strand Temporarily strang Approx 71cm total 56cm of beads, Beads 1cm x 1cm to 1.5cm x 2cm.

Antique glass trade beads made in the holy city of Hebron, Palestine, using local sand and salts from the Dead Sea. Also known as Kano beads, they are famous for their rustic, rough texture and were heavily used as currency in African trade networks during the 18th and 19th centuries.