Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 silver match box 10mm x 11mm

10mm x 11mm

18 inch sterling silver 1mm rope or snake chain with soldered ends connecting to a small lobster claw clasp

If you desire certain shapes

22" strand of large funky brick red

With 5 dangles and a large 17mm diameter ring at the top which closes box loops

Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 silver match box 10mm x 11mmThese intricately carved antique shell beads are traditionally worn by Malian women in 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, dangling from earrings, or capping a fancy bead. Size ranges from 10 14mm diameter. Sold as a set of 10. Hand carved in Mali early 1900's. No two sets alike!