12º Black Czech Seed Beads, Tamba african rings Photo illustrates variation in size

Photo illustrates variation in size (18mmx14mm largest to 14mmx 11mm smallest)

early 1800's

and the pearls range from 6mm to 12mm diameter

Antique silver grooming tool from Yemen or Ethiopia which would have been worn as a pendant and used to clean ears as needed

Photos shows the variation from bead to bead

12º Black Czech Seed Beads, Tamba african rings Photo illustrates variation in sizeTamba of 12 black seed beads; Czech made in the late 1800's, 68 strands of black beads has slightly larger white and coral glass seed beads in the mix. 28" strands. Tamba is a word from the Ivory Coast for "waist beads" worn by women beneath their clothing. These multi stranded bunches are traditional and have been worn by several generations, restrung as needed.