Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania solar quartz Each bead is approximately 12mm

Each bead is approximately 12mm x 10mm in size with a 2mm hole

opaque dark blue glass with white stripes

Smooth in two different shapes barrels and ovals (from15mm x 6mm to 25mm x 16mm)

we only have a few of the lighter ones left

Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania solar quartz Each bead is approximately 12mmThis very unusual and rare bead was made in Kiffa, Mauritania. It is very old and was made by women. A striking design with bright orange core and multiple eyes. Wonderful colorful lines of color. 9mm diameter x 7mm tall. Historically, Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it one of the oldest glass bead making processes in Africa, which was purely African in origin. This bead is around 200 years old,