Large Cowbone Disk Beads, Kenya grab bag Venetian made greasy yellow seed

Venetian made greasy yellow seed beads from the early 1900s

1 jade lucky stone pendant

German-made vintage glass beads from the 1950's

interspersed with antique Ethiopian silver heishi

represented enlightenment)

Large Cowbone Disk Beads, Kenya grab bag Venetian made greasy yellow seedA classic, these handmade bone disk shape beads are made in Kenya, and are a traditional bead. African dealers call these buttons, and they could be used as a button! These have been tea stained to take on a brown color. This strand is fairly uniform in size, 77 beads per strand, average 20mm diameter x 8mm tall. Hole is about 2mm, so thinner leather works well. 24 inch strand.