Large Handmade Saucer Bi-cone Beads from Mali, Brass (20x15mm) VB_0182
These saucer-shaped brass beads come from West Africa, specifically from Mali. There are different levels of oxidation available - bright shiny brass (light) and dark oxidized color, with a beautiful noble-aged tarnish (dark). You can choose the level of oxidation at checkout. See the last photo for a comparison of available colors
The beads are hollow and lightweight and are about 18-20mm x 14-15mm on average. There are approximately 50 beads per strand. The stringing hole is about 2mm. These are handmade beads, each being unique on its own. The size is plus-minus 2mm, as no two beads are the same.
These beads are old and some may show wear such as nicks, small holes, and other minor imperfections.
Weights and sizes are approximate.
IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns no questions asked. See our Return Policy for detail.
COLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with a naked eye depending on your monitor settings.
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