Strand of Carved Shell "Bead Caps" from Mali multistrand 29mm tall x 32mm wide

29mm tall x 32mm wide x 2mm thick (semi-solid silver backing)

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Strand of Carved Shell "Bead Caps" from Mali multistrand 29mm tall x 32mm wide26" strand of intricately carved shell beads from West Africa. These hand carved beads are traditionally worn against the scalp by Mali women with fancy braided hairdo's and are shaped like a bead cap. Some have one hole, some have two (like a button). Great for setting into silver bezels or capping a fancy bead. Size ranges from 10 18mm diameter. Over 150 beads in each strand!