Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat fulani Unique and antique disk-shaped Italian

Unique and antique disk-shaped Italian Wedding Cake Bead

Worn from years of use

27mm long x 25mm tall x 6mm thick (hollow) with two 4mm loops

cut in India

Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat fulani Unique and antique disk-shaped ItalianThis large FLAT diamond shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 33mm x 31mm x 10mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1. 5 2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub surface, multi level passages as well as some carved lines for texture. Photo shows two views of the same