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Traditional Silver Decorated Bicone Focal Bead, on a Silver Chain- Rita Okrent Collection (NE510)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

A rare traditional silver necklace from Mauritania consisting of a large granulated silver bicone focal bead in the tradition of the Toucouleur people of West Africa. The silver chain is extended with silver granulated beads. 

Details:Focal pendant measures 3 inches (7.6 cm) long. Weighs 40.9 grams including chain. Chain length 10 inches each side so total necklace length is approximately 23 inches/58 cm. Mixed silver content.

Condition: Good. Some areas of focal bead have additional wear. 

Necklace Item 510

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