Strand of Old Green Hebron Glass Beads double-hole four medium sized glass-cut "stones"

four medium sized glass-cut "stones" (9mm each)

Hand-carved with traditional Yoruba crescent and eye pattern burned into the bone

dark bronze bicone beads: hand-cast and heavy

pretty pink with blue and white polka dot glass bead from the late 1700s or early 1800s

Strand of Old Green Hebron Glass Beads double-hole four medium sized glass-cut "stones"25" strand, these old green Hebron beads are estimated to be between 600 and 800 years old, made by Hebrew refugees in the Sudan region. Hebron beads were made with Dead Sea salts and the most common color is a dull yellow, these are the green variety. Graduated strand, beads range in size from 12mm 21mm diameter, and 9mm 13mm tall. Large hole, 3 5mm. So beautiful! Last photo shows all the colors!