Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Bohemian layered stripes are sometimes referred

layered stripes are sometimes referred to as "onion skin

19mm wide x 16-17mm tall x 6mm thick

Excellent condition

10mm in diameter affixed to a 55-60mm copper wire

not in a group

Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Bohemian layered stripes are sometimes referredThis large FLAT diamond shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 33mm x 31mm x 10mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1. 5 2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub surface, multi level passages as well as some carved lines for texture. Photo shows two views of the same