Set of 7 Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads carving heavy solid brass bicone beads

heavy solid brass bicone beads from Nigeria

Nice large 3mm hole

Links are 14mm wide

5mm thick (no solid silver backing) with 3mm loop pendants depicts a set of twin goddesses and gods

These lovely matte finish striated agate beads were hand cut in Afghanistan

Set of 7 Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads carving heavy solid brass bicone beadsSet of 7 chunky banded agate bicone beads. Made in Idar Oberstein, Germany in the early 1900's, traded in Mali. Graduated sizes, varied striation and color, beige, ivory, browns and black. Largest bead measures 16mm diameter x 20mm long with small 1mm bow drilled hole. Beautiful banded agate hand faceted beads. Sold as a set of seven.