Cap-Shape Shell, Mauritania Golden Triangle Rich yellow-amber color cornerless cubes

Rich yellow-amber color cornerless cubes measuring 19mm in diameter with a 2mm hole for stringing

Beads measure 5mm diameter and the pendant (which has some patina) is 15mm wide x 50mm long

4 inches long

Germany and traded in West Africa

indicating blessing by Buddhist Monk

Cap-Shape Shell, Mauritania Golden Triangle Rich yellow-amber color cornerless cubesThese soft beige whitish shells are antique from Mauritania, traditionally braided into hair. They offer many cone cap design ideas! Strands are 26 inches long, sizes vary from 14 20mm diameter, and height ranges from 7 12mm. Hole size averages 2mm. About 90 shell beads per strand.