Old and Unique Dogon Spindle Dark Ceramic Bead Tube but could be coin silver

but could be coin silver

33mm x 20mm x 5mm thick pendant with the likeness of Jurōjin 寿老人 who is a deity from China’s Taoist pantheon

made in Nigeria

these beads are between 1000-2000 ears old with small bow-drilled hole Largest beads at center of strand are 11mm length x 16mm diameter

31mm x 24 with 3mm loop and no solid silver backing

Old and Unique Dogon Spindle Dark Ceramic Bead Tube but could be coin silverVery old and rare dark color ceramic "spindle whorl" bead from the Dogon tribe. Although there is minor wear to this bead, it is in very good condition for its age. Handmade and one of a kind; 36mm long x 44mm diameter with 6mm hole for stringing.