Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat fulani Unique and antique disk-shaped Italian

Unique and antique disk-shaped Italian Wedding Cake Bead

cut in India

Worn from years of use

40mm wide x 33mm tall with a 4mm loop

Turkman large silver bead with set carnelian stones

Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat fulani Unique and antique disk-shaped ItalianThis 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