Ruth's Chunky Treasure Necklace sahara trade route 1/4 rupee from the early

1/4 rupee from the early 1900s

some are larger cylindrical "tile beads"

Lower silver content

and traditional striped shell beads

Approx 42 grams

Ruth's Chunky Treasure Necklace sahara trade route 1/4 rupee from the earlyEach bead Is precious in this one of a kind piece Yemen Silver, Nigerian Bone, Mali Ebony, Antique Dutch and Czech glass, Antique Venetian glass, Turquoise, Ancient Quartz, Carnelian and more, all interspersed with antique Ethiopian silver heishi. Strung onto soft deerskin with a slide bead for adjustability. Can be as short as 15 inches with a long tassel at the back, up to 30 inches, and every length in between! Center silver bead is 22mm diameter.