Antique Glass Amulet, Mali Taoist and a conch shell button

and a conch shell button or fastener

Czech molded glass from early-mid 1800s imitating a traditional quartz crystal fetish from Mali/Niger region

Pendants slightly vary in size and condition

Hole is 3 1/2 mm

Vintage 1930-40s high-content silver Tuareg-made step-pyramid "gris-gris" style pendant

Antique Glass Amulet, Mali Taoist and a conch shell buttonAntique clear glass pendants handmade in Czech region of Eastern Europe and traded in Mali, West Africa about 100 years ago! Immitating the ancient quartz crystal amulets from Djenne,Mali which are believed to have powerful healing and protective properties. A wonderful simple amulet with tiny side drill horizontal hole. Average size, 33mm wide by 13mm tall. See STAFR454, 53 and 51 for genuine ancient quartz crystal versions. Matte finish, cloudy