Dogon Donut Strand Deep Cobalt Blue pearl 59mm long x 43mm wide

59mm long x 43mm wide

22" strand of old traditionally cast metal beads (3×4mm) with colorful old glass (5-6mm diameter) and shamrock-shaped dangles (9×11mm)

Used as hair and clothing ornament

28" strand of Very Large Coke-Bottle Green glass beads hand-made in Ghana

Dogon Donut Strand Deep Cobalt Blue pearl 59mm long x 43mm wideBeautiful strand of deep cobalt blue glass from The Netherlands, made in the mid 1800's and traded with the Dogon Tribe of Mali, West Africa. The stands are 28 inches long and are not washed Some people like to clean them up. I prefer the authenticity of old beads, dirt and all! 11 13mm diameter with a large 5mm hole average, some holes bigger. Average thickness or width is 3mm.