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Caramel Beauties Antique Baltic Amber Beads from Mauritania - Rita Okrent Collection (C690)

Title: Amber Bead A

Lovely caramel orange hues on these antique Baltic Amber beads traded in Mauritania. 

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.


Circa 1800’s.


Love the shape and hues of these beauties! 


Bead A: 7.46 grams, 28.4mm length - includes metal in hole.

Bead B: 11.97 grams, 32.2 mm length.

Bead C: 7 grams, 25 mm length.

Collector Item 690


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