Old Conical Shape Kiffa Bead metal Some beads have dents that

Some beads have dents that are typical wear due to age

12" strand of Moroccan branch coral beads

with visible seam (see photo)

and purple glass Dogon Beads

Set of 7 vintage bakelite Mahjong tiles from the 1940's

Old Conical Shape Kiffa Bead metal Some beads have dents thatThis very cool and magical 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; 9mm tall x 13mm wide with a small 1mm hole. For more