Trade Beads Vintage Pony Bead Lot

Strands of Assorted Vintage Pony Trade Beads

This Lot of 4mm - 6mm Vintage Pony Bead Trade Beads comes with ten strands of beads in a variety of colors including some white center beads.

History of Trade Beads

From the 15th to the 20th century, traders carried European glass beads across the world. The beads were highly desired by Native Americans, as glass was then an unknown substance in North American. European glass beads, mostly from Venice, became popular and sought after by Native Americans. Europeans realized early on that beads were important to Native Americans and corporations such as the Hudson Bay Trading Company developed lucrative bead-trading markets with them. The Hudson Bay Trading Company was an organized group of explorers who operated during the 19th century. They ventured into the North American continent for trade expeditions.
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SKU: 2222-003-563

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