Strand of Carved Shell "Bead Caps" from Mali multistrand and one large)

and one large)

Ancient trade wind bead from Java

13mm x 17mm diameter

Average size 13mm x 15mm

Sizes range from 4mm x 6mm x 10mm to large centerpiece 37mm long x 13mm wide x 7mm thick

Strand of Carved Shell "Bead Caps" from Mali multistrand and one large)26" strand of intricately carved shell beads from West Africa. These hand carved beads are traditionally worn against the scalp by Mali women with fancy braided hairdo's and are shaped like a bead cap. Some have one hole, some have two (like a button). Great for setting into silver bezels or capping a fancy bead. Size ranges from 10 18mm diameter. Over 150 beads in each strand!