Antique Mauritanian Prayer Strand coral & Amber The process involves torch-firing the

The process involves torch-firing the metals to create a range of colors and finishes

Beautiful 20" strand of antique glass beads from Afghanistan

One of a kind designed and strung by Ruth

Beads measure from 21mm long x 9mm diameter to 34mm long x 17mm diameter

mixed shapes 15mm to 18mm diameter with small 1mm hole on one end

Antique Mauritanian Prayer Strand coral & Amber The process involves torch-firing the35" inch prayer bead strand from Mauritania, early 1900's. Hand carved ebony bicones, 16mm diameter x 9mm tall, with 2. 5 3mm holes. Glass, various sizes and 20mm carnelian, beads sprinkled in. 119 beads altogether, not including the counter beads and tassel bead. The tassel has a woven or crocheted "bead" with faded bluish brown strings. This is a very traditional islamic prayer strand, very special, from my personal collection!