Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Ethiopia varied striation and color

varied striation and color

25mm tall x 25mm diameter with a brass screw-pin so you can attach it to your hat or label

These cute little shells are traditionally strung with coral and amazonite and are unique to Berber jewelry

Band measurement is 6mm thick

The concentric lines accentuate an "eye"

Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Ethiopia varied striation and colorSet of 2 lovely, faceted cylinders, banded agate beads. Antique German made Idar Oberstein beads. Larger bead is 38mm long x 12mm diameter with small 1mm bow drilled hole. Smaller bead is 32mm long x 10mm diameter, and has a translucent quality. Beautiful banded stone beads. Sold as a set of 2 beads. Late 1800's early 1900's, traded in West Africa.