Cornaline d'Aleppo Venetian Trade Beads Cylinders African 27 Inch
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| Other Names | Yellow or white hearts |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Two-layer wound glass beads |
| Made In | Venice |
| Traded In | Africa |
| Approximate Age | 19th-Early 20th Century |
| Overall Condition | Fair. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. |
| Damage/Repair | 8 chipped beads, pitting and discoloration. |
| Bead Size | 10-18 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter). |
| Strand Length | 27 inches (including string/raffia) |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Style | Cornaline d'Aleppo |
| Type | Strand of Beads |
This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the raffia holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.
Additional information: These early two layer beads with white or yellow cores were traded in both the Old and New Worlds, in Africa and both North and South America. They appear to glow from within. According to Picard, which has many examples in WHITEHEARTS, FEATHER AND EYE BEADS FROM THE WEST AFRICAN TRADE, "White hearts...may be drawn or wound. Cornaline d'Aleppo are among the most cherished beads for collectors...because of their rich outer layer color." Cornaline is the French and Italian word for carnelian, and it is believed that these beads got their name because they resembled the red color of carnelians.
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