Picard Trade Bead Museum and African Art Gallery

27885 Berwick Dr
Carmel, CA, 93923
831-624-4138

URL : http://www.picardbeads.com

overview : The museum is dedicated to the history and aesthetic display of beads traded in Africa throughout the centuries. Over 50,000 beads and ornaments are encased in 48 showcases and 58 lucite wall panels in a 3,500 square foot gallery. - The museum is complemented with pieces of African sculpture and textiles, as well as a gift shop with a large selection of collector beads and new styles from the Czech Republic. - Located in Mid-Valley Carmel, 5 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea

topics : textiles, glass, beads