Strand of Idar-Oberstein Faceted Bicone beads rainbow moonstone 5 gram bag (approx

5 gram bag (approx

fabricated brass beads from the Yoruba people

26 beads to the strand

32mm diameter x 15mm thick with a traditional dot pattern stamped into the metal

large antique tribal cylindrical bead made from conch shel

Strand of Idar-Oberstein Faceted Bicone beads rainbow moonstone 5 gram bag (approx24" strand of carnelian agate beads from Mali, made in Idar Oberstein, Germany in the mid late 1800s. Material (agate) from Brazil, cut in Germany, then traded in Mali. This squared bicone shape is precisely cut, multi faceted, and has a 1mm hole. Size approximately17mm x 15mm. 40 beads from very good to excellent condition (see photos).