Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Pendant Photo show three

Photo show three

27 beads and one 53mm bale

30" (or so) strand

52mm top of top loop to point

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Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Pendant Photo show threeThis large FLAT diamond shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 33mm x 31mm x 10mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1. 5 2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub surface, multi level passages as well as some carved lines for texture. Photo shows two views of the same