Traditional Pair of Antique Baule Brass Beads Jet but with additional stones

but with additional stones

original Nagaland-made 26" 15 strand necklace with old Indian copper coin (from 1887) as the a rope/button toggle closure

29mm wide x 21mm tall x 5mm thick with two 3-4mm loops at the top

A slightly newer brassy fluted bead is thrown in for good measure

average 7mm x 9mm

Traditional Pair of Antique Baule Brass Beads Jet but with additional stonesFantastic pair of antique Baule Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Very rare pre 1900s beads. Lost wax castings. Same molds used to make gold beads. Medium size flat rectangular beads closely matched, fine detail, in excellent condition with patina and some wear due to age and handling. 17mm wide x 26mm tall. These are so rare and collectible now!