Hindu God Ganesha Silver Prayer Box from India silver wire Kiffa beads are very important

Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it of the oldest glass bead-making processes in Africa

Image repeats on reverse

circa 1930-50s

This unusual antique glass bead is called "the #37" because of the white squiggle mark (see photos)

Hindu God Ganesha Silver Prayer Box from India silver wire Kiffa beads are very importantVery cool Indian prayer box pendent. This pendant portrays the elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha, his two attendants, and his earthly "vehicle" the rat. Newly made from an old mold and antiqued. Coin silver; 24mm wide x 22mm tall x 10mm thick (hollow) with two 5m loops.