Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Pendant Light polished beads with very

Light polished beads with very subtle yellows

52mm top of top loop to point

Newly made silver colored rustic round beads from Ethiopia

these are so rare and collectible now

possibly that of Lord Brahma - the first member of the Brahmanical triad - with Vishnu being the second and Shiva

Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Pendant Light polished beads with veryThis 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