Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Ethiopia Very impressive detail on this

Very impressive detail on this piece

one of the most important gods of Hindu mythology

These cute little shells are traditionally strung with coral and amazonite and are unique to Berber jewelry

varied striation and color

Beads are 14mm smooth rounds with crackle effect from heat-treatment

Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Ethiopia Very impressive detail on thisSet of 2 lovely, faceted cylinders, banded agate beads. Antique German made Idar Oberstein beads. Larger bead is 38mm long x 12mm diameter with small 1mm bow drilled hole. Smaller bead is 32mm long x 10mm diameter, and has a translucent quality. Beautiful banded stone beads. Sold as a set of 2 beads. Late 1800's early 1900's, traded in West Africa.