Glass beads once fueled global trade—traded for furs, gold, and sadly, even human lives. Discover their powerful story.
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Happy to find some #bead enthusiasts, #artists, and #collectors on #bluesky and to share a few photos from my collection.
#beadsky #antiquebeads #tradebeads #beads

Beautiful beads! (The yellow and green “elbow” bead is amazing).
Here are some of my collection.
#history #tradebeads #beads