Vintage Silver Belt with Birds Mali antique tribal cylindrical beads made

antique tribal cylindrical beads made from conch/chank shell

27 beads on this 24" strand

57mm tall x 42mm wide x 6mm thick (solid)

Approximately 252 beads per strand

Beads measure 2mm with muted multi-color tones

Vintage Silver Belt with Birds Mali antique tribal cylindrical beads madeVintage Silver belt from unknown origin, with large buckle, finely engraved and stamped, with cut out florals and an exquisite bird. Buckle measures 3. 5 inches wide x 3 inches tall with hook on both sides. Belt consists of 14 linked panels, each with the same cut outs, a bird and flora. Nice drape y weight, 158 grams! Coin Silver (80%). Linked panels are 1 5 8 inches square. Sturdy and ready to wear! No decipherable hallmark, best guess from Nepal