Skunk (Eye) Beads, Black & White, Set of 11, 13mm Diameter

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  • Set of 9 antique Venetian lampwork black and white eye beads 13mm
  • diameter. Several show traces of pink or red in the "eye"
  • Traces of blue sometimes appear as the white glass used for the "eyes" mixes with the very dark blue in the black glass
  • A nice mix of patterns, only one strand available
  • Skunk is the "fireside" or "mountain man" name for these eye beads
  • Made in Venice, Italy mid-1800s through early 1900s for the African trade
  • Beads in excellent condition