Afghanistan
Beads have been found in Afghanistan since very ancient times. Mostly they were used by nomadic tribes as decoration and tribal identification. Please enjoy our selection of Antique Afghan Metal Beads.
Old Nickle Silver Afghan "Bellydancer" Pendant
PEND8033
Here is a flashy pendant that was originally part of larger necklace (a set of five), but has been recently separated. It is made of nickle silver with a nice brass wash, and punched /stamped detail worked. Approx 4.5" in diameter with 25 jangly dangles, three 8mm loops, four large cut-glass "stones" (9mm diameter) and three smaller ones (4mm diameter). This would make a cool centerpiece for any belly dancer or shimmy costume.
1 in stock
Antique Afghan Silver Bead with Tube Ends
MAFG20
This coin silver bead with tube ends is 50 – 100 years old. 43mm long x 22mm wide x 6mm thick (hollow) with 4mm hole. Photo shows variety in size and condition, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
2 in stock
Incredible Vintage Silver Afghan Pendant
MAFG100
Astounding 18" hanging pendant made of numerous coin silver components with gold details and carnelian stones. Made in Afghanistan and around 100 years old and was possible warn attached to a garment. Photo shows the full length as well as some detail. No discount.
1 in stock
Coin Silver Dangle / Paddle Shape
MAFG52
BACK IN STOCK! Package of 10 pieces, hammered coin silver paddle/flat drop shaped dangle from Afghanistan, very lightweight, approximately 3/4" long, but will vary slightly. Circa 1960’s
7 in stock
Silver Drop on Chain
MAFG26
Silver drop on chain from Afghanistan,
Photo illustrates variety typical to this type of bead; item sold separately not in a pair or in a group.
10 in stock
Old Afghan Large Hollow Silver Beads
MAFG31_E
Large, light-weight, Afghan hollow silver bead capped on the ends with twisted wire design. Two different beads; approximately 45mm long, 32mm diameter, with very large 15mm hole. Some wear (dents, etc.); when ordering, please indicate bead "1" or bead "2" in the special instructions box when you check out. Photo shows both beads, SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a pair.
2 in stock
Old Afghan Large Silver Bead, D
MAFG31_D
Large Afghan hollow silver bead capped on the ends with twisted wire design. Approximately 33mm long, 25mm diameter, with very large 15mm hole. Some wear (dents, etc.)
1 in stock
Old Afghan Silver Large Bead, C
MAFG31_C
Large Afghan hollow silver bead capped on the ends with twisted wire design. Approximately 35mm long, 25mm diameter, with very large 15mm hole. Some wear (dents, etc.).
2 in stock
Large Old Afghan Silver Bead, B
MAFG31_B
Afghan hollow silver bead capped on the ends with twisted wire design. Approximately 25mm long, 24mm diameter, with very large 15mm hole.
2 in stock
Incredible Vintage Silver Afghan Necklace
MAFG90
17" necklace made entirely of vintage coin silver beads, dangles, and pendants that are Afghan-made from the 1950’s. Sorry, no discount on this astounding necklace.
1 in stock
Ancient Whorl Spindle Bead, K
BAFG2032K
Vintage spindle whorl bead made of carved bone from Afghanistan over 1,000 years ago! Three in stock, each unique in size and pattern. SOLD SEPARATELY: a is 13mm long x 12mm wide, b is 12mm in diameter x 11mm diameter, and c is 17mm diameter x 4mm thick; 3mm holes. Please order by letter by using the "special instructions" box when you check out. An awesome bead for collectors.
3 in stock
Dark Ancient Whorl Spindle Bead, J
BAFG2032J
Medium vintage spindle whorl bead made of carved bone from Afghanistan over 1,000 years ago! Three in stock, each unique in size and pattern. SOLD SEPARATELY: a is 16mm in diameter x 8mm thick, b is 17mm in diameter x 12mm thick, and c is 21mm diameter x 5mm thick; 3-5mm holes. Please order by letter by using the "special instructions" box when you check out. An awesome bead for collectors.
3 in stock
Large Ancient Whorl Spindle Bead, I
BAFG2032I
Large vintage spindle whorl bead made of carved bone from Afghanistan over 1,000 years ago! Three in stock, each unique in size and pattern. SOLD SEPARATELY: a is 24mm in diameter x 10mm thick, b is 22mm in diameter x 14mm thick, and c is 21mm diameter x 12mm thick; 3mm holes. Please order by letter by using the "special instructions" box when you check out. An awesome bead for collectors.
3 in stock
Large Ancient Whorl Spindle Bead, H
BAFG2032H
Large vintage spindle whorl bead made of carved bone from Afghanistan over 1,000 years ago! Three in stock, each unique in size and pattern. SOLD SEPARATELY: a is 17mm in diameter x 15mm thick, b is 20mm in diameter x 13mm thick, and c is 20mm diameter x 13mm thick; 3mm holes. Please order by letter by using the "special instructions" box when you check out. An awesome bead for collectors.
3 in stock
Ancient Black Whorl Spindle Bead, G
BAFG2032G
Vintage spindle whorl bead made of blackened (dyed) carved bone from Afghanistan over 1,000 years ago! Three in stock, each unique in size and pattern. SOLD SEPARATELY: a is 16mm in diameter x 9mm thick, b is 17mm in diameter x 8mm thick, and c is 20mm diameter x 6mm thick; 3-4mm holes. Please order by letter by using the "special instructions" box when you check out. An awesome bead for collectors.
3 in stock
Ancient Whorl Spindle Bead, D
BAFG2032D
Ancient whorl spindle bead made of bone over a 1,000 years ago in Afghanistan. Photo shows three beads; SOLD SEPARATELY: A measures 17mm diameter, B measures 16mm diameter (with eyes!), and C measures 14mm diameter x 7mm thick. Please order by letter of the bead you want in your "Special Instructions" section of your cart when you check out.
3 in stock
Ancient Whorl Spindle Bead, B
BAFG2032B
Ancient spindle whorl bead made of carved bone from Afghanistan over 1,000 years ago! PLEASE CHOOSE BY LETTER (please put a note in the "special instructions" portion of your cart when you check out) A: 23mm diameter x 8mm thick; B: 22mm diameter x 8mm thick.
2 in stock
Roman Era Afghan Amber Glass Beads
AFGHAN3639st
18" strand of delicate Roman era amber glass beads. Over 2,000 years old and recently excavated in Afghanistan. Cylindrical in shape, these beads range in size from 3mm diameter to 12mm x 6mm with 1mm to 2mm holes. We have three strands in stock. Resembles the rarer gold/glass beads; NO GOLD IN THESE BEADS.
2 in stock
Ancient Amber Gold Foil Afghan Glass Beads, B
AFGHAN3645stB
17.50" strand of small 3mm x 4mm to 4mm x 12mm ancient glass beads from Afghanistan. Created over 2,000 years ago during the Roman Period, these Afghan beads are a mixture of beige and amber glass, cylindrical shaped, some with gold foil and some calcification. Fairly fragile beads.
1 in stock
Ancient Amber Gold Foil Afghan Glass Beads, E
AFGHAN3645stE
19" strand of small 3mm x 4mm to 4mm x 19mm ancient glass beads from Afghanistan. Created over 2,000 years ago during the Roman Period, these Afghan beads are a mixture of beige and amber glass, cylindrical shaped, some with gold foil and some calcification. Fairly fragile beads.
1 in stock