Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Bohemian This necklace does not need

This necklace does not need restringing

Would make a ideal addition to any belly-dancer's arsenal of jangly

With 3mm loops

Antique Berber cross

Photo show slight variation and condition of these 50+ year old beads

Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Bohemian This necklace does not needThis 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