Set of 7 Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads carving and unknown signature

and unknown signature

5mm thick (no solid silver backing) with 3mm loop pendants depicts a set of twin goddesses and gods

Chunky rectangular shapes

14-17mm hole

These lovely matte finish striated agate beads were hand cut in Afghanistan

Set of 7 Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads carving and unknown signatureSet of 7 chunky banded agate bicone beads. Made in Idar Oberstein, Germany in the early 1900's, traded in Mali. Graduated sizes, varied striation and color, beige, ivory, browns and black. Largest bead measures 16mm diameter x 20mm long with small 1mm bow drilled hole. Beautiful banded agate hand faceted beads. Sold as a set of seven.