Antique Earplugs with Dangle, India mint condition These intricately carved antique shell

These intricately carved antique shell beads are traditionally worn by Malian women in fancy braided hairdo's and are shaped like a bead cap

It is size 7

11 1/2 inches opened

silver content 80%+

Sizes vary strand to strand

Antique Earplugs with Dangle, India mint condition These intricately carved antique shell100+ year old ear plugs with a loop to add a dangle! High silver content. Very nice detailing; these could be worn either side out. One side has a flower design; the other side has circles, with the loop to dangle. 12mm inner diameter with 19mm outer flat decorative plates. These are very rare in this condition! Sold as a pair only.