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White Padre African Trade Beads - Over 100 years old - Antique Ethiopian Tribal Beads - Wholesale African Glass - 1800s (145F513) White

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Highlights

  • Handpicked by itaitoimports
  • Vintage from the 19th century
  • Supplies for making crafts
  • Materials: wound glass, old glass beads, antique glass, found in Ethiopian, trade beads, African beads, African trade beads, vintage glass, padre beads, old padre beads, antique padre, 1800s beads

  • Bead size: 2 millimeters
  • Gift wrapping available

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    wrapped in craft paper with silver paint design and raffia ribbon with real evergreen snipping (we are in Maine!)

These white Padre beads were found in Ethiopian and are estimated to be over 100 years old. Originally made in Europe, these beads traveled across the world to Africa and the Americas by Spanish missionaries, monks and traders and used as currency. The name of these beads come from the 16th-18th century Catholic Spanish priests called "Padres" or "father" who wore these beads, which may have been party of the rosaries the priests would carry.

These authentic Padre beads are old and antique, so natural pitting, chips and erosion is apart of their beauty. Their old age, travels and wear rendered different shades of white and variations in their finishes, some shiny some more matte. No two beads are the same and these variations really make one strand all together so beautiful.

Approximate Number of Beads: 90
Bead Size: 8-9mm x 6-7mm
Hole Size: 2mm
Strand Length: 25"

ita ito: string together

Our business is rooted in our love of hand craftsmanship, history, and authenticity. We work carefully to source items that are uniquely hand-made as well as hard to find vintage items from remote areas in Africa. Sourced from materials (such as recycled glass and metal) that use low impact, sustainable and ethical processes, we employ artisans and craftspeople in a place rich with bead making history.

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  • Ships from: Blue Hill, ME

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Sandi Aug 11, 2026

Beautiful antique trade beads with so much character and history. I love their creamy, timeworn color and wonderful imperfections. Even more beautiful in person!

Sandi Aug 11, 2026

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Andrea Aug 5, 2025

So good and perfect for summer.

Andrea Aug 5, 2025

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Karola Jul 23, 2025

Thank you for the wonderful beads. They are first-class. The service is also excellent, as always. See you next time. Thank you very much.

Karola Jul 23, 2025

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Etsy buyer Aug 10, 2024

Gorgeous beads - thank you so much

Etsy buyer Aug 10, 2024

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