10 \"Lewis and Clark\" Indonesian Venetian Trade Beads Smith Collection For Sale


10 \
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Buy Now

10 \"Lewis and Clark\" Indonesian Venetian Trade Beads Smith Collection:
$79.00

10 "Lewis and Clark" Indonesian Venetian Trade Beads Smith Collection Other Names Trade Beads Type of Object Wound and decorated glass Made In Indonesia Traded In Africa Approximate Age mid 20th century Overall Condition Good. Some of these beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Damage/Repair Some dirt, see images for more details. Bead Size 11-12 mm diameter.  See picture with ruler for size comparison. Brand Unbranded Style Imitation Lewis and Clark Type Loose Beads

Includes 10 Loose imitation \"Lewis and Clark\" beads from Indonesia!

The picture is an example. Yours will be similar!

\"Lewis and Clark\" beads were produced in the famous glass-making workshops of Murano between 1800 and 1920. Murano, an island off the coast of Venice, had been a world-renowned center for glass-making since the end of the 13th century when Venetian leaders relocated the city-state’s glass foundries to the comparative safety of the island. The Murano glass industry grew quickly and flourished. Trade secrets were fiercely protected, and bead-makers based on the island were required by law to stay there for the course of their lifetimes. The dazzling array of glass beads produced on Murano was exported to destinations across the world—most notably in the baggage of Dutch and German traders, who carried Murano beads to Africa and the Americas.

One style of black glass bead with trailed decorations became particularly popular in North America and was associated with the great transcontinental incursions of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark at the beginning of the 19th century. The Lewis and Clark expedition carried with it a stock of beads to smooth its passage through territories hostile to outsiders. There is no record of whether the beads that now carry their name were a part of Lewis and Clark’s cargo. Either way, the beads that the explorers offered did not have the desired effect, as the native peoples were interested primarily in plain blue beads. \"Lewis and Clark\" beads were much more successful when traded into West Africa, and it is from that region that the beads listed here have come to us.

With special thanks to Graham Romanes, from whose writing the above information is primarily drawn.

Provenance: THE SMITH COLLECTION

A passionate collector, Dave Smith was first introduced to the trade bead industry in the 1970s. It was during this decade that he fell in love with trade beads for the next twenty years. Trade beads became a priority in his life, and he attended many rendezvous, both buying and selling. At his core, Dave was a healer and he was an esteemed bodyworker, using alternative approaches to healing the body. Dave\'s bead collection has been in storage for more than 20 years...the condition of the beads is superb. Africa Direct is honored to be able to share its collection with the world.

AG1222

**144756**

All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2023


Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers!
Please visit our About Us page.

Africa Direct, Inc. has been selling on since 1997 and has received more than 56,000 positive responses. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with \'s Hall of Fame award, and by Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $125,000 in charity sales.

Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers, and will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us... we care!

Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day, and all go out within 48 hours.

Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You\'re welcome to return an item within 30 days in the same condition you received it--just let us know you\'re returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price, not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we\'ll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we\'ll refund the credit card.

Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay, and to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to 10 days or 10 items, whichever comes first--then start another order.

When you\'re ready, just send us a list of item numbers or an invoice request and we\'ll send you an invoice. You can pay by Paypal or credit card.

U.S. Shipping: Our staff take great care in packing our artwork, much of which is antique, irregularly-shaped, and fragile. The cost of labor and the special packing materials uséd is reflected in our shipping price. Our U.S. shipping charges also include insurance; we self-insure on smaller orders. For these reasons, our shipping and handling charges may be more than the price of postage. .

International Shipping: We ship dozens of international orders each week, to customers on every continent except Antarctica! The shipping charges included in our listings are for U.S. orders. Contact us for shipping charges to your country. We offer uninsured USPS First Class airmail, insured Priority airmail, and insured Express airmail to most parts of the world, depending on the weight, volume, and value of an item. We also ship via FedEx or DHL on request.

Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer\'s responsibility. Please check with your country\'s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to offerding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up -- do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. And please do not ask us to mark merchandise values below the actual value or mark items as \"gifts\"--U.S. and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Newsletter, previews and special offers: Sign up for our newsletter

Go to Africa Direct Store

integration by
Buy Now


Other Related Items:



Related Items:

10

10 "Lewis and Clark" Venetian Style African Trade Beads Howard Collection

$39.00



2005 Artbox Harry Potter Neville Longbottom Goblet Of Fire #15 PSA 10 picture

2005 Artbox Harry Potter Neville Longbottom Goblet Of Fire #15 PSA 10

$99.99



Set of 10 Lewis H. Larsen 1953 Dog Paintings Postcards - Unposted NOS VGC picture

Set of 10 Lewis H. Larsen 1953 Dog Paintings Postcards - Unposted NOS VGC

$29.99