Antique Beaded Wide Bangle, Mali Necklace 4 chains soldered to decorative

4 chains soldered to decorative links

14" strand of funky aquamarine briolettes

These beads were handmade in the Netherlands in the 1700's -early 1800's and traded in Mali with the Dogan people

Beads are approximately 4-5mm diameter x 12-14mm long

Still in their original anklet form

Antique Beaded Wide Bangle, Mali Necklace 4 chains soldered to decorativeIncredible wide bangle, tanned leather with 3 sections of beautiful traditional beadwork. Primary colors with black and white. Needs a tiny repair, but in excellent condition otherwise. very Collectible! Outer diameter is 3 1 2 inches, inner diameter is 2 3 4 inches. This was worn in Mali, and probably dates back to the 1940's or 50's.