Antique SHELL Necklace Berber Moroccan From Ethiopia
old shell slices used in south Morocco as hair adornment, part of traditional necklaces and talismans. Also used as trade bead and currency. Selected beads of this shape is beautiful patina and wear. Since prehistory shells have been widely appreciated in south Morocco and Mauritania were had been cutted and pierced. They are a symbol of fertility, strength and protection against the evil eye. The picture is enlarged to show detail please refer to the measurements is 20'' for the exact size view.in the picture.Largest bead measures: 3'' ........ other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav.......africanbazaarus.com
old shell slices used in south Morocco as hair adornment, part of traditional necklaces and talismans. Also used as trade bead and currency. Selected beads of this shape is beautiful patina and wear. Since prehistory shells have been widely appreciated in south Morocco and Mauritania were had been cutted and pierced. They are a symbol of fertility, strength and protection against the evil eye. The picture is enlarged to show detail please refer to the measurements is 20'' for the exact size view.in the picture.Largest bead measures: 3'' ........ other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav.......africanbazaarus.com