Group of 33 Mauritanian Mixed Gilded Silver Amulets, Imperfect Condition - Rita Okrent Collection (P878)

Group of 33 Mauritanian Mixed Gilded Silver Amulets, Imperfect Condition - Rita Okrent Collection (P878)This is a great buy for someone who can use slightly damaged or smushed amulets. These exquisite amulets were used on hair and in jewelry and are hollow and thus somewhat delicate. They came to the collection with existing damage. All are handmade and have beautiful silver work and detail. Varied shapes and levels of gold wash. Measure on average 1. 5 2mm width length each. Long pendants measure 2. 5 3. 0 mm long. Circa mid 1900's. Pendant Item 878

These two circular Roman glass fragments from Egypt are from a damaged piece that was either part of the collection or something added as a gift from one of Rita's sources

Beautiful old wooden beads

African Item 0608b-2

These very small carnelian talhakimt hair ornaments are more rare than larger vintage carnelian ones or those made of glass

6 mm diameter

Some beads have chip and wear

Vintage dark blue - green glass beads

Blue Black Agate Crackle Beads

Buckles measure 2" and 3" long

Mixed Islamic glass bead strand with 66 beads in all including 17 Islamic eye beads

New Production Item 044

Measurements: Right pendant