Strand of 22 Damaged Gilded / Silver Granulated Bicone Beads from Mauritania - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT540)

A mix of small exquisite granulated silver and gilded silver beads from Mauritania.

Many of these beads arrived at our collection in imperfect condition but still useable as jewelry supplies. This group of beads is being sold as is, at a significant discount due to wear and damage. Some have been slightly smushed and some have holes or lost granulation. This strand has damaged beads. Sold as is.

Handmade by Mauritanian silversmiths. Circa mid 1950's.

Measure 16-19mm length.

Antique and Vintage Item 540

also see Items antique and vintage items 540b and 540c