Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead African Trade beads Photo shows the slight variation

Photo shows the slight variation of these beads

This large FLAT diamond-shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger

side drilled

Very rare Berber hair & ear ornament

Unusual and pretty obscure

Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead African Trade beads Photo shows the slight variationThis large round shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite or Parkesine) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 30mm diameter x 22mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1. 5 2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub surface passages.