Strand of Carved Shell "Bead Caps" from Mali multistrand Set of antique silver beads

Name: Strand of Carved Shell "Bead Caps" from Mali multistrand Set of antique silver beads
Brand: teddys.co.za
SKU: 35412404281
Price: 150.00 USD
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Set of antique silver beads from early 1900s India

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Strand of Carved Shell "Bead Caps" from Mali multistrand Set of antique silver beads26" strand of intricately carved shell beads from West Africa. These hand carved beads are traditionally worn against the scalp by Mali women with 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 or capping a fancy bead. Size ranges from 10 18mm diameter. Over 150 beads in each strand!

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