Antique Job's Tears, Papua New Guinea prayer Bright opaque yellow Venetian pre-1900

Bright opaque yellow Venetian pre-1900  10º seed beads on linen thread in original hanks

2000+ years old Roman glass striped bead

Each dangle has a 1

The strand is 28 inches long

Antique Job's Tears, Papua New Guinea prayer Bright opaque yellow Venetian pre-1900These antique seed pods are called Job's Tears in the southwest where traditional Native American jewelry has been made. These are from Papua New Guinea and have been worn by several generations giving them a rich surface and color. Beads are approximately 10 x 6mm and are about 22 inches long. Colors are mixed: light beige, dark brown, and tan. Some have more beige and some are mostly tan. They vary.