Antique SHELL Necklace Berber Moroccan and Silver Ring 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 22'' for the exact size view.in the picture.Largest bead measures: 3'' Smallest bead measures: 2".............https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/Africanbazar2US/tools/listings?ref=seller-platform-mcnav other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
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 22'' for the exact size view.in the picture.Largest bead measures: 3'' Smallest bead measures: 2".............https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/Africanbazar2US/tools/listings?ref=seller-platform-mcnav other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav