Dogon Donut Strand Deep Cobalt Blue Necklaces Venetian made greasy yellow seed

Venetian made greasy yellow seed beads from the early 1900s

48 pieces per strand

11mm diameter round nailhead with faceted top

9mm thick x 14mm diameter with 2mm hole

Bohemian glass from the mid-1800s

Dogon Donut Strand Deep Cobalt Blue Necklaces Venetian made greasy yellow seedBeautiful strand of deep cobalt blue glass from The Netherlands, made in the mid 1800's and traded with the Dogon Tribe of Mali, West Africa. The stands are 28 inches long and are not washed Some people like to clean them up. I prefer the authenticity of old beads, dirt and all! 11 13mm diameter with a large 5mm hole average, some holes bigger. Average thickness or width is 3mm.