Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads tabular Large coin silver amulet made

Large coin silver amulet made in India circa 1940s

These fascinating amber beads are approximately 75 - 100 years old and are found in Mauritania and Niger

Photo shows two of the scroll-like objects with the dents and sign of wear typical of this pendant

Some yellow/brick red & black stripes as well as some Blue w/brick red and white stripes

Sometimes traded in the early US by the French

Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads tabular Large coin silver amulet madeSet of 4 lovely, chunky banded agate bicone beads. Antique German made Idar Oberstein beads; 17 19mm long x 18 21mm diameter with small 1mm bow drilled hole. Beautiful banded stone beads. Sold as a set of four. Late 1800's early 1900's, traded in West Africa.