Strand of Classic Baule Brass Beads silver and enamel This lovely bead features HOTEI

This lovely bead features HOTEI 布袋 the Japanese god of contentment & happiness (Hotei is often called the Laughing Buddha

Made in India between 1920-50s

roughly 17mm long x 14mm wide x 6mm thick with small 2mm holes

approximate size 8º

flat tabular bead

Strand of Classic Baule Brass Beads silver and enamel This lovely bead features HOTEI30" strand of cast brass beads, flat w textured concentric circle design, bumpy edge w tube ends. Hole is 2. 5 mm, average bead measures 28mm x 22mm. Recently made traditional Baule Tribe beads from the Ivory Coast. The Baule (Baoule or Bawule) people is one of the largest ethnic groups in that region of West Africa. 2 Stands of RED beads; 1 strand of BLACK available; if you have a colour preference, please indicate when ordering.