Large Handmade Saucer Bi-cone Brass Beads from Mali (16x18mm) VB_0179

These bi-cone handmade brass beads come from Mali. The beads have a pleasant oxidation patina showing their age. Some beads are more oxidized than others. The beads are hollow and light-weight, and are approximately 18-20mm hole to hole and 16mm in diameter. These are handmade beads and each bead is unique. There are approximately 50 beads per 32" strand (including raffia). The stringing hole is about 2mm. These beads are old and some may show wear such as nicks, small holes and other minor imperfections. Note: several strands are shown in some photos. This listing is for ONE strand Weights and sizes are approximate. IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new