Choice of Short Strands of Vintage River Amber Beads from the Congo - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT407ef)

Choice of Short Strands of Vintage River Amber Beads from the Congo - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT407ef)Choice of 2 short strands of African river amber beads from the Congo in central Africa. This amber is washed out of the river banks and picked up by the local people to sell or to use for jewelry. Sourced by Rita in the 1980's. Exact age unknown. At least 50 years old and could be up to 100 years old. Shapes vary and are not round or even. Expect chips and wear with these beauties. Imperfect condition. Strand E: 11 beads. Bead sizes range from 20x6mm

This fabulous old ring will be too large for most fingers as it measures U

Well worn and gorgeous

Ancient glass bead from Indonesia

Measure approximately 9mm

1" wide - 1

Long strand of beautiful mixed antique and ancient eye beads from Mali or Mauritania

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

1/2 of the belt buckle ornament set (only this one in our stock)

5 cm) wide at widest point

Love this piece

Some wear with age

Circa mid to later 20th century