Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania solar quartz Early to mid-1800's

Early to mid-1800's

Strand weighs 45

18mm long x 8mm square

we only have a few of the lighter ones left

Sizes range from 32mm x 10mm to 63mm x 21mm and 77mm x 20mm

Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania solar quartz Early to mid-1800'sThis very unusual and rare bead was made in Kiffa, Mauritania. It is very old and was made by women. A striking design with bright orange core and multiple eyes. Wonderful colorful lines of color. 9mm diameter x 7mm tall. 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,