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Superb Vintage African Simulated Amber Necklace w/ 50 trade beads

$ 290.39

Availability: 27 in stock
  • Condition: used
  • Modified Item: No
  • Handmade: Yes
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Superb Vintage African Simulated Amber Necklace w/50 trade beads
    These are phenolic resin also known as "African Amber". It is a man made plastic similar to Bakelite in that it is an early plastic first made in the 30's.
    Europeans would trade these for ivory and gold.
    They were made to look like amber and used like currency by Africans.
    measures approx : 1.25" diameter  by 0.75" h
    39"
    length
    thanks