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Vintage African Powder Glass Trade Beads Bracelet

Vintage African Glass Trade Beads are a colorful collection of glass beads that have been used in traditional African jewelry making for centuries. These multicolored beads are made from high-quality glass, adding a unique and vibrant touch to any craft or jewelry project. Perfect for creating beautiful and culturally-inspired pieces, these vintage beads offer a timeless charm that is sure to add a touch of authenticity to any creation.

Vintage African Glass Bead & Rhinestone Focal Stretch Bracelet Tribal Boho

This Vintage African Glass Bead & Rhinestone Focal Stretch Bracelet is a tribal boho piece that is handmade and features multicolor glass beads as the main charm. The bracelet is designed with a bead focal point and a secondary glass stone, all set on a stretch material. The vintage nature of this piece adds a unique and historical touch to any outfit, making it a versatile accessory for both men and women. The glass beads and lack of metal give it a lightweight and comfortable feel, perfect for everyday wear. Comes as shown. Please see photos for condition. Quarter used for size reference and is not included.

Vintage West African Heavy Brass Manilla Currency Bracelet Engraved Bangle 4″

This is a substantial vintage West African brass manilla-form currency bracelet, approximately 4 inches in outer diameter, with a wide, flat-topped profile featuring hand-incised geometric decoration including fine parallel line hatching and rows of raised dotted beading. The piece has an open-gap construction typical of manilla-style trade currency pieces used across West Africa. The brass shows a warm antique patina with areas of surface darkening and age wear consistent with genuine vintage use; some pitting and roughness is visible at the gap/terminal ends. No maker’s mark or hallmark is present; no tribal attribution is made without verified provenance.