Antique Natural Butterscotch Yellow Baltic Amber Beads from Mauritania, Sold Individually - Rita Okrent Collection (C604)

A selection of antique natural Baltic amber beads from Mauritania.

Lovely butterscotch color.

Three beads (#1, #2 and #4) are cross drilled

Baltic amber from the West African trade is often used in necklaces in Mali, Mauritania and Morocco. Baltic amber is also used as an object of wealth, in times of need.

Prices vary. Please select bead you prefer.

 Weights and measurements are as follows:

Circa 1800’s or earlier.
Bead 1:- Cross-drilled.  29x24x12mm - 5.83 gr  
Bead 2: Cross-drilled. 30x26x15mm - 7.27 gr SOLD
Bead 3: 36x30x18mm - 13.92 gr  SOLD
Bead 4: Cross-drilled. 39x30x21mm - 13.11 gr

Collector Item 604