Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 dog 16mm long x 14mm diameter

16mm long x 14mm diameter with 1-2mm hole

Clasp at the back

Average size of each bead is approximately 10mm x 12mm diameter with 1

and red dashes on top and bottom

Distressed to resemble vintage or antique beads (they will need to be cleaned)

Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 dog 16mm long x 14mm diameterThese 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!