Ancient Ecuadorian Whorl, Possum gemstone 22" strand of wonderfully lumpy

22" strand of wonderfully lumpy brass beads from Yemen

8mm diameter x 9mm tall slightly oval in shape

4mm hole in loops

these beads are between 1000-2000 ears old with small bow-drilled hole Largest beads at center of strand are 11mm length x 16mm diameter

This short strand of graduated wedding cake beads are beautifully decorative and detailed

Ancient Ecuadorian Whorl, Possum gemstone 22" strand of wonderfully lumpyA unique ancient "Spindle Whorl", made of clay from the Manteno Culture, dated from 800 1500 AD depicts a possum which apparently had religious significance, representing life and fertility. 14mm diameter x 10mm tall, hole is 3mm. Highly collectible and in very good condition!