Venetian Chevron beads are the most beautiful, recognizable and collectable of all of the Venetian "Trade Beads". Chevrons beads are made by a multi-part process. They start with the making of the cane, then...
I get many questions about how to clean and take care of old beads traded in Africa. "Trade Beads", as most of us know, are old Venetian and European beads made from the early 1500s (early 7 layer chevrons) to...
A GUIDE TO SHONA STONE SCULPTURE In the field of contemporary African arts, Shona stone sculpture is renowned for aesthetic quality, for showcasing individual artists, and for international availability of...