Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 amulet In fine condition and wearable

In fine condition and wearable

Small (2mm) copper heishi

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

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These are very unusual for the blue Hebrons

Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 amulet In fine condition and wearableThese 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!