Ancient Ecuadorian Whorl, Jaguar Immortal but they average 14mm long

but they average 14mm long x 9mm diameter with 2mm hole

Lovely worn appearance with sindoor powder patina

Fancy "wedding cake" Venetian-made beads traded in Africa in the early 1900s

This bead measures 19mm x 18mm with a 5mm hole

Very three dimensional with a stepped/pyramid design

Ancient Ecuadorian Whorl, Jaguar Immortal but they average 14mm longA unique ancient "Spindle Whorl", made of clay from the Manteno Culture, dated from 800 1500 AD depicts a jaguar which apparently had religious significance, representing the Shaman, and the sun & moon. 13mm diameter x 12mm tall, hole is 3mm. Highly collectible and in very good condition!