US$ 159.98
With smooth solid silver backing
over 80 years old
Each bead is unique (see photo)
and wirework
Old Dogon Purple Glass Strand silver amulet With smooth solid silver backing28" strand of rare glass beads from Mali. Dutch made and traded with the Dogon People in the 1700's. Assorted sizes and color, but these are primarily soft light purple glass beads that are hand faceted but have worn smooth over the centuries. Some of the beads have heavy calcification. Graduated strand 7mm x 9mm to 20mm x 21mm. African bead dealers refer to the purple Dutch glass as "Television" beads.