Antique Silver Chinese Sew-On sahara trade route Graduated strand 12mm diameter x

Graduated strand 12mm diameter x 2mm thick to 23mm diameter x 4mm thick

Lovely antique silver tassel

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)

12 strands in the hank

this antique silver belt pouch is highly decorative with flower granulation patterns

Antique Silver Chinese Sew-On sahara trade route Graduated strand 12mm diameter x43mm tall fabricated, highly detailed sterling silver hat or sew on ornament depicting one of the twelve "Imperials". Antique silver man holding something, not sure what all the symbolism means! Tooled reposee, 24mm at widest bottom with 6 holes for sewing on. Approximately 100 years old.