Traditional XL Doum Nut Beads, Kenya Ptolemaic Carried along important Islamic Trade

Carried along important Islamic Trade Routes from Persia to Egypt into Sudan and The West African Kingdom of Mali

These rare and fine opalescent glass beads were highly prized and treasured by the Dogon people of Mali

1940-1960's

The image was originally modeled after a painting by Peter Paul Rubens titled "Allegory in Honor of the Franciscan Order

Natural untreated Amber that has a cloudy or opaque “butter yellow” or "butterscotch" appearance originates from Northern Europe

Traditional XL Doum Nut Beads, Kenya Ptolemaic Carried along important Islamic TradeTraditional Doum Palm Nut Beads from Kenya in a dramatic large size. Length : Approx. : 32" Bead Size : Approx. : 20 x 40mm