Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania solar quartz 13mm diameter

13mm diameter

Early to mid-1800's

Small coins silver capsule pendant with two 2mm loops and floral decoration

18mm long x 8mm square

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

Old Kiffa Bead from Mauritania solar quartz 13mm diameterThis 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,