Rare Cone-Shape Kiffa Bead briolettes These round measure 11mm diameter

These round measure 11mm diameter with a lip on each end

Inside measures 70mm inner diameter

Made in the early 1900s

Antique coin silver ring

Made of coin silver around the turn of last century

Rare Cone-Shape Kiffa Bead briolettes These round measure 11mm diameterThis very cool and magical bead was made in Kiffa, Mauritania. It is very old and was made as a female fertility charm, mainly by women artists. Historically, Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it one of the oldest glass bead making processes in Africa, which was purely African in origin. This bead is around 200 years old, possibly older; 10mm tall x 13mm wide with a small 1mm hole. For more