Old Dogon Purple Glass Strand silver amulet Very cool and shiny (recently

Very cool and shiny (recently tumbled) dagger-shaped silver drops with floral flourish

slightly graduated with beautiful shading and inclusions

over 80 years old

With smooth solid silver backing

Each bead is unique (see photo)

Old Dogon Purple Glass Strand silver amulet Very cool and shiny (recently28" strand of rare glass beads from Mali. Dutch made and traded with the Dogon People in the 1700's. Assorted sizes and color, but these are primarily soft light purple glass beads that are hand faceted but have worn smooth over the centuries. Some of the beads have heavy calcification. Graduated strand 7mm x 9mm to 20mm x 21mm. African bead dealers refer to the purple Dutch glass as "Television" beads.