Large Blue with White Dots Kiffa Bead cuff-links Small 4" graduated strand of

Small 4" graduated strand of antique red coral and coin silver beads from Yemen

24" strand of newly made 3mm x 2mm Indian brass beads

Sold in sets of 5 clasps

There are a few other types of beads tossed into the mix

Average size is 13-16mm long x 18-20mm in diameter

Large Blue with White Dots Kiffa Bead cuff-links Small 4" graduated strand ofThis very cool bead was made in Kiffa, Mauritania. It is very old and was made as a female fertility charm, mainly by women artists. Historically, Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it one of the oldest glass bead making processes in Africa, which was purely African in origin. This bead is around 200 years old, possibly older. 22mm tall x 12mm wide x 10mm thick with a small . 8mm hole. For more