205 Russian Cobalt Faceted Glass Beads 102 Pink Dutch Colonial Beads

Native American

Beads Early 19th century, necklace 20th century | Glass | Item 1973

These beads alternate roughly 2 Russian faceted beads for every pink Dutch Colonial bead. The whole strand is put onto a single length of hide. The blue faceted beads are the wonderful, deep cobalt blue, and the facets really bring out their color and power. These beads likely date to around 1820 – 1850. The necklace must have been formed in the first half of the 20th century. This whole strand can be worn and looped over the neck 3 times as seen in the second photo.

Dimensions 69" long
Condition Excellent, on hide
Provenance Larry Frank Collection, Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico
Russian faceted cobalt beads with Dutch Colonial glass beads, 69" long overall. Beads circa 1820 - 1850