Pair of Antique Baule Brass Beads navajo Silver-filled is a thick layer

Silver-filled is a thick layer of

possibly made in Asia and imported to Africa

A nice heavy bead

Eja beads are altered (heated up and then squashed flat) Venetian beads from the mid-late 1800s that were primarily traded in Nigeria

77 beads on the strand with a barrel clasp

Pair of Antique Baule Brass Beads navajo Silver-filled is a thick layerFantastic pair of antique Baule Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Very rare pre 1900s beads. Lost wax castings, same molds used to make gold beads. Medium size flat round shape beads closely matched, fine detail, in excellent condition with patina and some wear due to age and handling. 17mm wide x 20mm tall. These are so rare and collectible now!