Bead Paradise
Dutch Blue Ribbon Trade Bead
GTBAFR3598
Rare Dutch beads from the mid-1800s traded in North Africa; white bead with green stripes and a cool blue "ribbons". Average size 12-14mm in diameter x 8-9mm thick with 2mm hole. Photo shows the variation in beads; size and ribbon design. SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
60 in stock
Cobalt Blue Dogon Donut Beads, strand
GTBAFR3668st_a
BACK IN STOCK! 31" strand of "Dogon Donuts", a Dutch bead circa late 1700’s and early 1800’s. These beads are large rings of cobalt glass, average measurement is 12-14mm and approximately 2-5mm thick. This strand has some Dogon rounds as well as one tube bead. Some calcification on a few beads.
1 in stock
Old Oparte Bead, small
GTBAFR3416_sm
Smaller more irregular version of GTBAFR3416, these old oparte beads are approximately 8-11mm long x 13-14mm wide, and are transparent opal-like milk glass; Dutch made in the 1700’s for trade in Africa. Photo shows the variety in the size and shape of these beads, SOLD SEPARATELY and not as a group.
75 in stock
Old Clear Dogon Beads, strand
GTBAFR3725st
30" strand of graduated, crystal clear beads made by the Dutch and traded in Africa in the late 1700’s; 4mm x 7mm to 18mm x 20mm. Over 300 years old, these beads show some signs of wear which include: internal and external cracks, chips, calcification, and some pitting. Photo shows one strand, we have a few in stock, strand will be chosen at random. You can request images of our other strands. Just email us.
4 in stock
Rare Dutch Milky "Oparte" Dogon Beads
GTBAFR3715st
32" strand of VERY rare milky "Oparte" style glass beads from the late 1700’s. Dutch made and traded with the Dogon tribe in Africa. One one strand in stock!!! Beads vary in size and condition; roughy 11mm x 20mm to 16mm x 21mm.
1 in stock
White "Milk" Dogon Beads from 1700's!
GTBAFR3624ST
30" strand of old Dutch made beads from the 1700’s traded in Africa with the Dogon tribe. Called Dogon "Milk" beads; elongated (19-24mm x 14-17mm), these are very rare in this condition! Some wear, but very cool beads!
4 in stock
Cobalt Blue Dogon Donut Beads, strand B
GTBAFR3668st_b
32" strand of "Dogon Donuts", a Dutch bead circa late 1700’s and early 1800’s. Beautiful large rings of cobalt glass, average measurement is 12-14mm and approximately 2-5mm thick. This strand has some Dogon rounds as well. Some calcification and chips on a few beads.
1 in stock
Large Cobalt Dogon Glass Bead
GTBAFR3531L
Large size cobalt Dogon beads made in Holland in the 1700’s and traded with the Dogon tribe people of Mali and Niger. Becoming very rare now, sizes range from 14-17mm long x 14 -19mm diameter. Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
20 in stock
Blue Dogan Rounds
GTBAFR3531
BACK IN STOCK! Mediumn size cobalt Dogon beads made in Holland in the 1700’s and traded with the Dogon tribe people of Mali and Niger. Becoming very rare now, sizes range from 11-13mm long x 13 – 14mm diameter. Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
30 in stock
Dutch Wound Glass Saucer Beads
GTBAFR3630ST
Extra long 36" strand of Old Dutch wound-glass saucer/discs, sizes approx. 19mm diameter, 5mm thick with 1-2mm hole. Very rare now, circa late 1700s. Around 250 beads. In excellent shape!
1 in stock
Strand of Large Dogon Blue Beads
GTBAFR3599ST
25" strand of large, heavy blue Dogon Beads. Dutch made and traded in Africa in the late 1700s. These dark cobalt beads are in very good condition with some chips, but very little white wear marks. Beads are all roughly 16mm long x 22mm wide with 4-5mm hole. Awesome string of beads!
1 in stock