12º Black Czech Seed Beads, Tamba hematite 30" strand of antique Baule

30" strand of antique Baule Brass Beads from Ivory Coast

A gorgeous strand of "antique yellow" with black stripes Eja (or Aja) beads

This type of brass jewelry is no longer made by the Yoruba people

This amulet portrays Lord Shiva with one of his favorite hunting dogs

red and yellow stripes

12º Black Czech Seed Beads, Tamba hematite 30" strand of antique BauleTamba of 12 black seed beads; Czech made in the late 1800's, 68 strands of black beads has slightly larger white and coral glass seed beads in the mix. 28" strands. Tamba is a word from the Ivory Coast for "waist beads" worn by women beneath their clothing. These multi stranded bunches are traditional and have been worn by several generations, restrung as needed.