Choice of Short Strands of Vintage River Amber Beads from the Congo - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT407bc)

Choice of Short Strands of Vintage River Amber Beads from the Congo - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT407bc)Choice of 2 short strands of 10 African river amber beads 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. Shapes vary and are not round or even. Expect chips and wear with these beauties. Imperfect condition. Strand B: 19x24 largest bead, other beads

Strand of etched bone or wood beads

Rita's design

24 to 26mm each

Estimated circa 1700's or earlier

5mm - chipped

Wedding Cake beads

Likely made by hand in India which has been the a supplier of stone beads to Africa for thousands of years

Coin Silver

Flat round beads measure 12mm across

in necklaces and head adornments

Algeria or Morocco

Fair to good condition