Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead African Trade beads Amulet depicts three Hindu deities

Amulet depicts three Hindu deities

This large FLAT diamond-shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger

and pendants handmade in Afghanistan in the 1940'-50's

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

side drilled

Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead African Trade beads Amulet depicts three Hindu deitiesThis 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.