Large Blue Kiffa Bead Nigerian This very cool diamond shape

This very cool diamond shape bead was made in Kiffa

Smooth graduated rondelle shapes are a deep gray with blue "fire"

There are several orange transparent glass beads sprinkled in

Gorgeous coin silver and gold wash necklace with excellent workmanship by Afghan metalsmiths

52mm wide x 53mm tall x 20mm thick

Large Blue Kiffa Bead Nigerian This very cool diamond shapeThis very cool bead was made in Kiffa, Mauritania. It is very old and was made as a female fertility charm, mainly by women artists. Historically, Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it one of the oldest glass bead making processes in Africa, which was purely African in origin. This bead is around 200 years old, possibly older. 22mm tall x 12mm wide x 10mm thick with a small . 8mm hole. For more