Antique Natural Baltic Amber Beads from Mauritania, Sold Individually - Rita Okrent Collection (C601)

A selection of antique natural Baltic amber beads.

Baltic amber from the West African trade is commonly used among the Fulani ethnic group of Mali, in necklaces and head adornments. Baltic amber is also used as a trade bead and an object of wealth, in times of need.

Prices and condition vary. See bead id numbers on pic 2. Weights and measurements are as follows:

Bead 1 - 13.96 grams - 27x35x21.6mm - mended.

Bead 2 - 5.64 grams - 27x31x11mm  SOLD

Bead 3 - 6.8 grams - 27x21x17mm

Bead 4 - 5.57 grams - 20x19mm

Bead 5 - 4.4 grams - 24x24.8x11mm.  SOLD

Bead 6 - 13.46 grams - 31x23mm

Bead 7 - 5.03 grams - 23x16mm

Bead 8 - 7.75 grams - 28x17mm SOLD

Bead 9 -12.36 grams - 32x21mm.  SOLD

Bead 10 - 4.8 grams 24.7x26.4x11.5mm - chipped.   SOLD

Collector Item 601