Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 dog Distressed to resemble vintage or

Distressed to resemble vintage or antique beads (they will need to be cleaned)

These are in very fine condition and measure 50mm x 28mm

5mm thick with 2mm loop for stringing

Lovely detail with hatched lines and squiggles

Average size of each bead is approximately 10mm x 12mm diameter with 1

Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 dog Distressed to resemble vintage orThese intricately carved antique shell beads are traditionally worn by Malian women in fancy braided hairdo's and are shaped like a bead cap. Some have one hole, some have two (like a button). Great for setting into silver bezels, dangling from earrings, or capping a fancy bead. Size ranges from 10 14mm diameter. Sold as a set of 10. Hand carved in Mali early 1900's. No two sets alike!