Large Yellow-Heart Beads hoops 26" strand of very old

26" strand of very old (possibly ancient) clay bicone-shaped beads from Mexico

clean facets on these 9mm long tear drops

Bead diameters range on this graduated chunky strand from 18mm x 13mm to 20mm x 17mm

a traditional component in Tuareg jewelry

Green with red and yellow

Large Yellow-Heart Beads hoops 26" strand of very oldBeautiful Venetian yellow heart beads (yellow center) made in the mid 1800's and traded in Nigeria. Beads range in size from 14mm round 18mm diameter. 26 inches long, with 46 beads on the strand. Some color variation, but mostly a cranberry red. This kind of uniform condition is now rare! Some cracks and pitting. Traded in the Hudson River area of New York as well.