Bohemian Large Colodente "Pigeon Egg" Glass Beads, Yellow VB_0989

These vintage Bohemian drawn glass beads come from the West African trade, where they were held in high regard and were traded for valuable commodities, from cattle to dowry. Oval shaped beads were very popular as they were associated with fertility symbols. The origin of the word Colodente is italian, however these beads are believed to be of Bohemian origin. There is no clarity on their exact age. They are likely dated to early 1900s, but there are also hypthesese dating them earier. Frequently referred to as "pegios egg" or "hummingbird egg" beads, they are an excellent design choice when color is desired. They come in various shades of yellow, red and orange. The beads in this listing are of different shades of yellow from lemon to almost orange edd yolk, and are approximately 29x23 mm. There are approximately 20 beads per full strand, and 10 beads in a short strand. You can choose the strand and the shade at checkout. Beads do show age, with age-appropriate nicks and chips. Please