Large Mauritanian Amber Bead Necklace gun metal Approx 4" in diameter with

Approx 4" in diameter with 21 jangly dangles

Black coral prayer beads with silver inlaid patterns are considered protective

13mm long x 14mm wide with 4mm hole for stringing

18mm tall x 17mm wide x 3mm thick (no solid silver backing) with a 3mm loop

We believe this antique pendant features the Hindu god Shiva

Large Mauritanian Amber Bead Necklace gun metal Approx 4" in diameter with24" strand of large round shaped beads is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is copal amber made from plant resin, probably simulated man made "Amber" Trade beads, but just as rare! Average size of these rare beads is 30 31mm diameter x 19 20mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1. 5 2mm. Some of these beads have great sub surface passages.