Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead African Trade beads Newly made large coin silver

Newly made large coin silver and copper pendant from India featuring the elephant-headed god Ganesha

Photo shows the slight variation of these beads

Very rare Berber hair & ear ornament

Amulet depicts three Hindu deities

Four plain spacer bars (24mm x 6mm) and two 4-hole spacer bars with old 1900s Rupee coins attached

Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead African Trade beads Newly made large coin silverThis large round shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite or Parkesine) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 30mm diameter x 22mm 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 passages.