Strand of Antique 300 Year Old Clear Dogon Beads watermelon Each bead is unique and

Each bead is unique and measures (approx) 26mm -27mm round with a 3-4mm hole

27mm x 20mm x 1mm thick (semi-solid silver backing) with three 3mm loops

soldered 3 1/2mm ring in-between

23-15mm long x 15-18mm diameter with a 2mm hole

Strand of Antique 300 Year Old Clear Dogon Beads watermelon Each bead is unique and26" strand of graduated, clear beads Dutch made and traded in Mali, West Africa in the late 1700's, collected by the Dogon Tribe. Beads range from 8mm diameter x 5mm tall, to 17mm diameter x 14mm. Over 300 years old, these beads show some signs of wear which include: internal and external cracks, chips, calcification, and some pitting. A few cobalt blues in one strand pictured.