Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 amulet Very low silver content

Very low silver content

Also known as the "Spiral of God" this large 70mm diameter x 1mm thick

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These are very unusual for the blue Hebrons

Antique silver

Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 amulet Very low silver contentThese intricately carved antique shell beads are traditionally worn by Malian women in fancy braided hairdo's and are shaped like a bead cap. Some have one hole, some have two (like a button). Great for setting into silver bezels, dangling from earrings, or capping a fancy bead. Size ranges from 10 14mm diameter. Sold as a set of 10. Hand carved in Mali early 1900's. No two sets alike!