Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Bohemian not in a group

not in a group

Photo show slight variation and condition of these 50+ year old beads

16" graduated strand of ancient Egyptian Faience beads

19mm wide x 16-17mm tall x 6mm thick

31" strand of newly made 6mm plastic beads: a nice creamy yellow

Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat Bohemian not in a groupThis large FLAT diamond shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 33mm x 31mm x 10mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1. 5 2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub surface, multi level passages as well as some carved lines for texture. Photo shows two views of the same