Description

These are specially finished brass

lamp- wound in the early 1800's in Italy and traded in West Africa

9mm tall x 12mm wide with a small 1mm hole

Beads average 4mm diameter x 4 1/2mm tall

Large Snake Vertebrae Beads, Nigeria rondelles These are specially finished brassAntique large strand of snake vertebrae, a natural bead from Nigeria, used by local shaman in ceremonial divination (diagnosis). 28" strand of slightly graduated naturally interlocking beads, 12mm diameter with a few 10mm at the top. Old snake bone from the early 1900's. Very nice color, worn smooth with wear.

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