RARE ANTIQUE AMERICAN INDIAN COPPER CULTURE BEAD

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre AD 1000: item #789727
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Copper Culture Indians mined in the Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royal. Surviving artifacts include tools, weapons and beads, however, any in private hands are quite rare. We have a small group of Copper Culture beads from the Indian Ridge Museum, Elyria Ohio, Col. Raymond Vietzen collection. Each is well over 1/4” in diameter and dates C.7000-1000 BC.

SPANISH COLONIAL TRADE BEADS. C.1550-1700

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre 1700: item #721122
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For nearly 300 years, beads served as a mean of exchange in America. Shell beads originated with Indians but were replaced by European glass beads which were traded to Indians. They were also uses as currency in the colonies where hard money was scarce. Following are original trade beads, wampum, used in America’s first three centuries. White glass, about 3/32” (4.7 mm) diameter. These are specifically associated with the early explorations. Spanish treasure ships were attacked by pirate... Click for details

SPANISH COLONIAL BLUE TRADE BEADS

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre 1700: item #721120
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For nearly 300 years, beads served as a mean of exchange in America. Shell beads originated with Indians but were replaced by European glass beads which were traded to Indians. They were also uses as currency in the colonies where hard money was scarce. Following are original trade beads, wampum, used in America’s first three centuries. Known to be used as early as the 1600’s, this exact type was carried by Lewis and Clark in 1804 and given to the Nez Perce who favored them above all other... Click for details

RARE SPANISH COLONIAL TRADE BEADS

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre 1800: item #721118
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For nearly 300 years, beads served as a mean of exchange in America. Shell beads originated with Indians but were replaced by European glass beads which were traded to Indians. They were also uses as currency in the colonies where hard money was scarce. Following are original trade beads, wampum, used in America’s first three centuries. Early 1700’s. Globular form, hand made and varying significantly. Used in Florida and the southwestern states including Texas and California. Yellow, ju... Click for details

RUSSIAN COBALT BLUE GLASS TRADE BEADS C.1750

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre 1800: item #721104
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For nearly 300 years, beads served as a mean of exchange in America. Shell beads originated with Indians but were replaced by European glass beads which were traded to Indians. They were also uses as currency in the colonies where hard money was scarce. Following are original trade beads, wampum, used in America’s first three centuries. Made to simulate lapis lazuli and traded across the Bearing Straits with Eskimos for seal pelts. 30 beads, about 3/32” diameter.

FRENCH WHITE HEART BEADS

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre 1900: item #721102
BD-13

For nearly 300 years, beads served as a mean of exchange in America. Shell beads originated with Indians but were replaced by European glass beads which were traded to Indians. They were also uses as currency in the colonies where hard money was scarce. Following are original trade beads, wampum, used in America’s first three centuries.

Made in the second half of the 19th century for the Woodland Indian, (Ottawa,... Click for details

FRENCH FINE AMBER GLASS BEADS

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre 1900: item #721100
BD-12

For nearly 300 years, beads served as a mean of exchange in America. Shell beads originated with Indians but were replaced by European glass beads which were traded to Indians. They were also uses as currency in the colonies where hard money was scarce. Following are original trade beads, wampum, used in America’s first three centuries. Made in France in the early 1800’s and traded to the Woodland Indians. Wondrously small at just 1/20” and used in the finest work for chiefs and honored w... Click for details

WOODLAND INDIAN GLASS TRADE BEADS

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre 1900: item #721099
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For nearly 300 years, beads served as a mean of exchange in America. Shell beads originated with Indians but were replaced by European glass beads which were traded to Indians. They were also uses as currency in the colonies where hard money was scarce. Following are original trade beads, wampum, used in America’s first three centuries. mid 19th century. About 1/16”, very deep blue appearing black in all but the brightest sun. Used by the Mic Mac and Chippewa in their fabulous beaded gar... Click for details

ORANGE WHITE HEART BEADS C.1880

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre 1900: item #721098
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For nearly 300 years, beads served as a mean of exchange in America. Shell beads originated with Indians but were replaced by European glass beads which were traded to Indians. They were also uses as currency in the colonies where hard money was scarce. Following are original trade beads, wampum, used in America’s first three centuries. From the Rosebud Sioux Reservation. Traded for buffalo pelts. About 1/4” diameter. 20 beads, they string to about 3 1/2” total.

HUDSON BAY TRADE BEADS

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Trade Pre 1800: item #721096
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For nearly 300 years, beads served as a mean of exchange in America. Shell beads originated with Indians but were replaced by European glass beads which were traded to Indians. They were also uses as currency in the colonies where hard money was scarce. Following are original trade beads, wampum, used in America’s first three centuries. Made in Europe in the 18th and early 19th century traded to Indians, first by the Hudson Bay Company in the East and Canada for furs. White core and red o... Click for details