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Beads average 23mm long x 22mm diameter with 2-5mm hole
Very rare striped bead in wonderful condition
5mm diameter w/5mm loop
Smooth surface
#1 Quality Strand of Very Rare Oparté Beads from the 1700s tincut Beads average 23mm long x32" strand of #1 quality opart moon beads. These are gorgeous bluish, glowing opalescent milky opal glass beads. Dutch beads and from the 1700s which were traded in West Africa (highly prized and treasured by the Dogon people of Mali). This strand came from Nigeria. Beads vary slightly in size, but are approximately 8 12mm thick x 12 14mm diameter with 2 3mm holes. These beads are very rare in this condition, which is very near pristine (some with
