Ruth's Chunky Treasure Necklace sahara trade route Graduated strand of beads

Graduated strand of beads

and traditional striped shell beads

Center bead is  13mm diameter

some are larger cylindrical "tile beads"

Ruth's Chunky Treasure Necklace sahara trade route Graduated strand of beadsEach bead Is precious in this one of a kind piece Yemen Silver, Nigerian Bone, Mali Ebony, Antique Dutch and Czech glass, Antique Venetian glass, Turquoise, Ancient Quartz, Carnelian and more, all interspersed with antique Ethiopian silver heishi. Strung onto soft deerskin with a slide bead for adjustability. Can be as short as 15 inches with a long tassel at the back, up to 30 inches, and every length in between! Center silver bead is 22mm diameter.