{"product_id":"likely-antique-african-black-vinyl-heishi-disc-trade-beads-necklace","title":"Likely Antique African Black Vinyl Heishi Disc Trade Beads Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis likely antique strand of African trade beads features hundreds of tightly strung black vinyl heishi discs, traditionally crafted from recycled materials such as phonograph records. Likely dating to the mid-20th century or earlier, these beads were produced in West Africa-particularly Nigeria - and used as currency and adornment in trade. The discs are strung on natural fiber cord, and the strand is flexible and substantial, showing signs of age and authentic wear consistent with traditional use. These trade beads are often repurposed today in jewelry design or collected as historical ethnographic artifacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA striking example of African material culture, this piece can be worn as-is or displayed as a collectible strand. Slight variation in disc thickness and tone adds to its handmade character.Good vintage condition with some surface wear, fraying at the cord ends, and age-related patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage condition as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eListing is for described items only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions approximately: 10\"D, 14\"L, .5\" thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBox S12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Whale Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47594601808062,"sku":"07282504","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6760\/1086\/files\/83D4E62E-970D-4DB0-A175-02B3B64001E8.heic?v=1780256526","url":"https:\/\/bigwhaleconsignment.com\/products\/likely-antique-african-black-vinyl-heishi-disc-trade-beads-necklace","provider":"Big Whale Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}