Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat fulani cut in India

cut in India

Worn from years of use

40mm wide x 33mm tall with a 4mm loop

Rare red feather bead

and a horn-shaped pendant

Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat fulani cut in IndiaThis large FLAT diamond shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 33mm x 31mm x 10mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1. 5 2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub surface, multi level passages as well as some carved lines for texture. Photo shows two views of the same