Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 amulet Antique silver

Antique silver

This strand has 38 bicone beads that measure from small 7mm long x 8mm diameter to medium 21mm long x 13mm diameter

silver earrings from South Asia circa 1900-1920s

50 Cent piece with Haile Selassie & Lion of Judah

Also known as the "Spiral of God" this large 70mm diameter x 1mm thick

Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 amulet Antique silverThese intricately carved antique shell beads are traditionally worn by Malian women in 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, dangling from earrings, or capping a fancy bead. Size ranges from 10 14mm diameter. Sold as a set of 10. Hand carved in Mali early 1900's. No two sets alike!