Large Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Prayer beads Large 118mm long faceted bicone

Large 118mm long faceted bicone bead made out of carnelian glass

This tassel has been tumble-polished and is about 90% silver

Shells range in size

Very cool ridged pattern

A smooth Ethiopian wedding ring as slide-closure

Large Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Prayer beads Large 118mm long faceted biconeLovely 24" strand of large banded agate bicone beads, with some carnelian agate in the mix. Antique German made Idar Oberstein beads, traded in Nigeria late 1800's early 1900's. Sizes range from 11mm diameter x 32mm to 26mm diameter x 39mm with small 1mm hole. Beautiful bands of grey, white, cream, tan, orange, and black. Fantastic!! A few chipped ends. 4th Picture shows a cylindrical older bead.