Large Amazonite Bead ibo beads 29-30mm diameter x 11-12mm thick

29-30mm diameter x 11-12mm thick with a traditional dot pattern stamped into the metal

and six dangles made from 1980s Afghan coins

Should be re-strung or repurposed

They are lovely things made in and around Java/Indonesia and traded by the Chinese all over South Asia

Czech-made in the 1930’s and traded in Africa

Large Amazonite Bead ibo beads 29-30mm diameter x 11-12mm thick1 smooth ancient amazonite bead, great deep turquoise color, long football tapered oval. 1 1 2mm center hole, 17mm diameter x 31mm long. One side has a second drilling attempt, but one hole goes through. This deep color is considered more valuable and is quite rare. Excavated in Mali. Sold individually, a beautiful bead!