Antique Glass Amulet, Mali Tamba They are very rare now

They are very rare now

recently tumble-polished to polish

Strand of ancient Amazonite excavated in Nigeria

Very cool Hindu religious amulet featuring the likeness of Shiva's bull Nandi (नन्दी)

The color varies on these beads from creamy butterscotch to nearly black

Antique Glass Amulet, Mali Tamba They are very rare nowAntique clear glass pendants handmade in Czech region of Eastern Europe and traded in Mali, West Africa about 100 years ago! Immitating the ancient quartz crystal amulets from Djenne,Mali which are believed to have powerful healing and protective properties. A wonderful simple amulet with tiny side drill horizontal hole. Average size, 33mm wide by 13mm tall. See STAFR454, 53 and 51 for genuine ancient quartz crystal versions. Matte finish, cloudy