Short Strand of Vintage River Amber Bead from the Congo - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT407) ancient mali beads African Item 0374

African Item 0374

Western Asian glass industries were destroyed by Tamerlane

Nice silver work on this beaded vintage partial necklace with circular decorated beads

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Short Strand of Vintage River Amber Bead from the Congo - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT407) ancient mali beads African Item 0374A short strand of 9 African river amber from the Congo in central Africa. This amber is washed out of the river banks and picked up by the local people to sell or to use for jewelry. Sourced by Rita in the 1980's. Exact age unknown. At least 50 years old and could be up to 100 years old. Sizes range from 22 34mm diameter. Shapes vary and are not round or even. Expect chips and wear with these beauties. Antique and Vintage Item 407