30” AUTHENTIC 1700’s NATIVE AMERICAN BUFFALO TOOTH FUR TRADE BEAD NECKLACE

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AUTHENTIC 1700’s NATIVE AMERICAN 30”(L) BUFFALO TOOTH FUR TRADE BEAD NECKLACE
16th Century Indian Trade Beads were originally created in Europe, primarily Venice Italy. They were then purchased and imported by traders such as the Hudson's Bay Company to North America who used them to trade with the Native Americans for their furs. Native Americans quickly integrated European beads into their culture by combining them with traditional practices, creating beautiful jewelry and using them to adorn leather products such as clothing, carrying pouches, and moccasins. 16th Century Plains Indians heavily influenced styles by first combining beads with animal teeth, bones, seashells etc.
Authentic Indian Native American Trade Beads- exchanged/ traded to settle disputes or as a token money to exchange for goods & services.
100% AUTHENTIC Teeth & Beads. Animal sinew necklace string easily decays over time. Restrung with New Sinew For Quality and Durability.