Strand of Faceted Andalusite Rondelles antique amulets Recently made traditional Baule Tribe

Recently made  traditional Baule Tribe beads from the Ivory Coast

hand-cut in India

26mm in diameter x 9mm tall

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This large FLAT diamond-shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger

Strand of Faceted Andalusite Rondelles antique amulets Recently made traditional Baule TribeFaceted andalusite rondelles, graduated sizes from 6mm diameter x 4mm thick to 10mm diameter x 7mm thick. Subtle light darker reddish browns and greys. These are a wonderful neutral color, and very nice quality. 98 beads on the strand(one broken at top), 16 inches long, . 5mm hole, hand cut and polished in India. Heavy, beautiful and subtle!