Mauritanian Carved White Conus Shell Beads, West Africa - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0627d)

Mauritanian Carved White Conus Shell Beads, West Africa - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0627d)Mauritanian White Conus Shell Beads. These off white conus shell beads are often used as traditional decorative hair beads. These beads on this strand come in sets of 2 and are often used as necklace closures by local jewelry makers in North and West Africa and for decorative purposes in traditional tribal cultures. Approximately 150 graduated beads (77 pairs). Largest bead measures 12 diameter, while smallest measures 8mm. 24 of beads, not counting

20th centur-

but this one is a more simple form

62 beads in all

left inner strand

Possibly the enamel wore off and an owner of this item tried to enhance it with paint instead of enamel

Antique Niello Goddess Pendant

5 inches each

13 antique African Trade beads

Round bead sizes range from 12-16mm each

Unusual item

Stone Item 324

A Berber Rural Silver Metal Necklace with Dangles