Traditional XL Doum Nut Beads, Kenya Ptolemaic Pearls are formed inside mollusks

Pearls are formed inside mollusks such as oysters and mussels

The image was originally modeled after a painting by Peter Paul Rubens titled "Allegory in Honor of the Franciscan Order

These rare and fine opalescent glass beads were highly prized and treasured by the Dogon people of Mali

22K Gold Plated Over Sterling Silver Bead #1

"Takrut" is a type of rolled sheet or hand hammered metal amulet usually shaped like a stick or cylinder

Traditional XL Doum Nut Beads, Kenya Ptolemaic Pearls are formed inside mollusksTraditional Doum Palm Nut Beads from Kenya in a dramatic large size. Length : Approx. : 32" Bead Size : Approx. : 20 x 40mm