Afghan Ring, Niello Technique cameroon About 100 years old

About 100 years old

The color is more brown than black as appears in the photos

Venetian made and traded in West Africa

This strand is a treasure of wonderful beads that can be used for a variety of projects… or utilized as a necklace by itself

These hollow metal beads average 11-13mm long x 16mm diameter with 1mm hole

Afghan Ring, Niello Technique cameroon About 100 years oldAmazing vintage Afghan ring with the niello technique of silver surface treatment, Islamic writing, "There is one God and the name of God is Allah". A stepped band, this ring is fairly light weight and very well made. Some niello pattern on the sides. Size 10, measuring 14mm across central rectangle x 16mm tall, band is 5mm wide. Beautiful workmanship, coin silver, excellent condition!