Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania solar quartz Early to mid-1800's

Early to mid-1800's

29" strand of 4mm vinyl disc beads

Priced individually

we only have a few of the lighter ones left

Each bead is approximately 12mm x 10mm in size with a 2mm hole

Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania solar quartz Early to mid-1800'sThis very unusual and rare bead was made in Kiffa, Mauritania. It is very old and was made by women. A striking design with bright orange core and multiple eyes. Wonderful colorful lines of color. 9mm diameter x 7mm tall. Historically, Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it one of the oldest glass bead making processes in Africa, which was purely African in origin. This bead is around 200 years old,