Strand of Ebony Rosary Tesbih Prayer Beads - Worry Beads from Mauritania - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT351)

A nicely worn lovely 18 inch vintage ebony prayer bead strand with hanging ebony pendants and a tassel.

Nice to use in all sorts of necklace designs, light weight and sturdy.

97 ebony beads, 3 glass beads plus 2 ebony hanging pendant beads and one long ebony bead near tassel.

Age: Vintage - circa 1970's.
Origin: West Africa/Mauritania.
Measurements:
18 inches of beads excluding long bead and tassel.
Beads measure 8-9mm each in diameter and 3-5mm hole to hole.

Antique and Vintage Item 351