Ostrich Eggshell Beads: Natural Cream White Ostrich Egg Shell Beads, Full Strand of 250 plus beads / Bone Beads, Jewelry Supplies

Ostrich Eggshell Beads: Natural Cream White Ostrich Egg Shell Beads, Full Strand of 250 plus beads / Bone Beads, African Trade Beads, Heishi Disc Beads from Kenya, Jewelry Supplies Looking for unusual beads? Well, these Ostrich eggshell beads are one of a kind, that‘s for sure. Ostrich eggshells are thicker than a normal chicken egg, making them a fabulous product. The egg shells are carefully cleaned and cut into little pieces and shaped into beads. Ostrich eggshell beads have been used for centuries in jewelry and other crafts in Kenya. The color is natural, ranging from a creamy white to an ivory color. As pictured, you see the beads are porous but very strong, hence made from an eggshell. CURIOSITY: The oldest African beads are made from ostrich eggshell and were discovered in the Enkapune Ya Muto rock shelter in the Rift Valley region of Kenya. These beads have been dated to 37,000-39,900 years old, and they comprise 13 complete beads, 12 performs and 593 shell fragments.