Serpentine Elongated Bicones, Afghan fringe 20mm diameter and 12mm thick

20mm diameter and 12mm thick

Some people call this "onion skin"

Early to mid-1800's

000 years old from Mali

vibrant colors

Serpentine Elongated Bicones, Afghan fringe 20mm diameter and 12mm thickThese lovely matte finish serpentine elongated bicone beads are an opaque yellowish green and were hand cut in Afghanistan. A chartreuse green color. 42 beads per strand, 16 inches long. Beads are fairly uniform in size, averaging 9mm long x 5mm diameter with 1mm holes. Please view other listings of matte finish gemstone beads handmade in Afghanistan! Last photo shows some bracelets made with a variety of colors and shapes mixed with Thai silver.