Rare Cone-Shape Kiffa Bead mini tubes this bead is slightly worn

this bead is slightly worn from being in circulation for over 400 years

sold in 50 gram bags

Approximate size 13mm diameter x 4mm thick with 1-2mm hole

Czech-made beads that date back to the 1800's

Rare Cone-Shape Kiffa Bead mini tubes this bead is slightly wornThis very cool and magical bead was made in Kiffa, Mauritania. It is very old and was made as a female fertility charm, mainly by women artists. Historically, Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it one of the oldest glass bead making processes in Africa, which was purely African in origin. This bead is around 200 years old, possibly older; 10mm tall x 13mm wide with a small 1mm hole. For more