Pair of Resin-made Amber cubes from Ethiopia watermelon 30" strand of beads measuring

30" strand of beads measuring approx

Photo illustrates variety typical to this type of bead

This is an excellent example of German Idar-Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s

These cool cornerless cube beads are artificially aged to resemble older vintage or antique metal beads

Pair of Resin-made Amber cubes from Ethiopia watermelon 30" strand of beads measuringImitation amber cubes made from a translucent organic based plastic like substance made in Europe and traded in Ethiopia in the 1930s and 40s. Rich yellow amber color cornerless cubes measuring 19mm in diameter with a 2mm hole for stringing, these two beads show some wear.