Polkadot Batik Cowbone Beads, Kenya japan Large coin silver fabricated bead

Large coin silver fabricated bead from Yemen

Set of ten small fancy silver dangles from India

Can be as short as 15 inches with a long tassel at the back

circa 1930s

it measures 19mm wide and 22mm tall from top of bail

Polkadot Batik Cowbone Beads, Kenya japan Large coin silver fabricated beadA classic, these handmade batiked bone beads are made in Kenya, and are a very traditional bead with a wood insert to block an enormous hole. Some inserts are easily removed if so desired, and some fall out and can be reassembled. This polkadot version is a wonderful black and white bead. 40 beads per strand, average 22mm diameter x 13mm tall. Hole in wooden insert is about 3mm, so thick leather works well. 24 inch strand.