Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Ethiopia original Nagaland-made 25" strands

original Nagaland-made 25" strands

Very impressive detail on this piece

These cute little shells are traditionally strung with coral and amazonite and are unique to Berber jewelry

varied striation and color

one of the most important gods of Hindu mythology

Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Ethiopia original Nagaland-made 25" strandsSet of 2 lovely, faceted cylinders, banded agate beads. Antique German made Idar Oberstein beads. Larger bead is 38mm long x 12mm diameter with small 1mm bow drilled hole. Smaller bead is 32mm long x 10mm diameter, and has a translucent quality. Beautiful banded stone beads. Sold as a set of 2 beads. Late 1800's early 1900's, traded in West Africa.