Phenolic Resin "Copal Amber" Beads
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| Management number | 20595375 | Release Date | 2025/11/01 | List Price | $81.00 | Model Number | 20595375 | ||
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Highly collectible Antique Phenolic Resin African Trade Beads and black round Raku beads.
These are not cracked or split as the photos may suggest.
I did a tremendous amount of research on these and the origin and exact manufacturer is difficult to determine. These are also referred to as African Trade Beads or “Copal Amber”- but these are not amber as african artisans were repurposing these when they brought from Europe.
Early 1900’s to mid 1900’s
There is an incredible scholarly article written by Rosanna Farabella on early resin/bakelite type beads here:
BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers 28:3-15 (2016). researchgate.net. Very Intersting!
208 grams
1.3 inches wide and 1 inch tall.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Unique Vintage |
| Condition | Good |
Baking Molds & Liners
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