Strand of Ultra-Rare Antique Kiffa Beads Swarovski crystal measuring 70 mm long

measuring 70 mm long

These vintage glass flowers are a brown taupe in color with gold flecks

This squared bicone shape is precisely cut and has a 1mm hole

Average size of these rare beads is 25mm diameter x 14mm thick

adding to design possibilities

Strand of Ultra-Rare Antique Kiffa Beads Swarovski crystal measuring 70 mm long30" strand of very cool and magical antique beads 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 it is an ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) which makes it one of the oldest glass bead making processes in Africa (which was purely African in origin). The 105 beads on this strand are around 150 200 years old, possibly older. This