Product Description: Introducing the Multicolor Bohemian Snake Beads Strand, a unique piece crafted from Bohemian glass in the Czech Republic. These snake beads, originally produced over a century ago for export to African countries, are designed to mimic a snake's spine with their flexible, curving form. This strand features a green base adorned with multicolored accents, adding a distinctive flair to any outfit.

Specifications:

• Origin: Czech Republic
• Estimated Production Period: 19th to 20th century
• Bead Size: Diameter: 9mm, Thickness: 7mm
• Materials: Glass, Raffia
• Total Length (including string): 70cm
• Special Notes: While it can be worn as a necklace, please note that it is originally strung with raffia, and its durability is not guaranteed.

Usage Notice:

As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, chips, or stains. Images are for illustrative purposes only; actual product may vary in pattern and color. Please allow for slight measurement discrepancies.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads were passionately cherished as adornments by kings and nobles during the African slave trade era. Mass-produced in places like Venice and the Czech Republic (Bohemian glass), these beads were traded for slaves, gold, ivory, and other goods across the globe, including Africa. The secretive glass bead-making techniques generated immense wealth, to the extent that artisans were prohibited from leaving freely. Unlike those made for European markets, trade beads were meticulously crafted to suit the preferences of various tribes, resulting in a dazzling array of large and small, patterned and plain beads.