Collectible Antique Natural Amber Bead with Metal Bead Caps, Mauritania, West African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (C555) Color:Yellow Black and Green Ancient Stone

Black and Green Ancient Stone beads

This was most likely made within the last 50 years (based on evidence of wear)

This strand of beads dates from at least the 1800's and could be much older

Includes 4 out of 6 matched hanging pendants and chain

Collectible Antique Natural Amber Bead with Metal Bead Caps, Mauritania, West African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (C555) Color:Yellow Black and Green Ancient StoneGorgeous and collectible antique Amber beads with metal bead caps, Mauritania. Antique natural amber bead protected with metal caps in the ends. From Mauritania. Used in traditional necklaces, and as an object of wealth in times of need. Orange bead still available. Yellow bead has wear on one side. Brown has wear on back. Orange has wear along one side. Orange: 35mm x 27mm 10. 52 grams Collector Item 555