Dog Tooth Ruffle Beads.6.5" strand Antique African Trade Beads. 6-8.5mm. b11-bw-2126 Men's were meant to imitate petrified

were meant to imitate petrified Baltic tree sap

the pendant measures 41 x 32 mm

After being classified as a gem in 1980

Vintage filigree pendant

Dog Tooth Ruffle Beads.6.5" strand Antique African Trade Beads. 6-8.5mm. b11-bw-2126 Men's were meant to imitate petrifiedThese unique white and black beads are Antique Venetian round black beads adorned with a distinctive ruffled white belt. They were traded to the Igbo of Nigeria and range from 6 to 8. 5mm in diameter, with 2mm holes. Their irregular shapes and sizes are a result of being handmade in Venice during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Often referred to as Dog Teeth or Dog Tooth beads, these pieces reflect the remarkable skill of Venetian artisans.