Shell & Bone
Irregular Freshwater Pearls, Strand
PEARL8
15" strand of 6mm x 9mm irregular and lumpy untreated freshwater pearls, medium luster. Great for all sort of projects!
2 in stock
Newly Made Medicine Sticks, Small
BAFR508
Newly made bone "medicine stick" from Ethiopia, is used by shaman for prophecy and healing. The eyes ward off evil and provide protection and insight to the wearer. 42-60mm x 12-28mm, each one is different! Made from cow bone.
SOLD SEPARATELY.
9 in stock
Newly Made Medicine Sticks
BAFR507
Newly made bone "medicine stick" from Ethiopia, is used by shaman for prophecy and healing. The eyes ward off evil and provide protection and insight to the wearer. 75-100mm x 18-20mm, each one is different! Made from cow bone.
SOLD SEPARATELY.
6 in stock
Small Size Moroccan Shell
SHAFR313
Tiny old Moroccan shell used in traditional Berber jewelry. Sheels average 9mm x 5mm with two very small holes for stringing. Photo illustrates size and variety in the shells we have; SOLD SEPARATELY.
40 in stock
Strand of Gogeous High Luster Pearls
PEARL7
Here are four gorgeous strands of very nice luster pearls approx 10mm diameter each. Excellent shape! Photo shows the four we have in stock which are SOLD SEPARATELY; each strand has approx. 36 pearls.
4 in stock
Strand of Snake Vertebrae from Nigeria
SHAFR312
Impressive strand of dried snake vertebrae from Nigeria; used by local shamen in "strong power" magic.
5 in stock
Strand of Moroccan Zebra Shells; Black & White
SHAFR311
These cute little shells are traditionally strung with coral and amazonite and are unique to Berber jewelry. This strand has black and white shells; very old (more than 100 years) and very rare. 30" strand.
3 in stock
Strand of Moroccan Zebra Shells; Black & White and Brown & White
SHAFR310
These cute little shells are traditionally strung with coral and amazonite and are unique to Berber jewelry. This strand has both brown and white and black and white shells; very old (more than 100 years) and very rare. 30" strand.
2 in stock
Conch Shell & Silver Bead from Nepal
MNEP2417
17 in stock
Old Carved Shells from Mali
SHAFR309
Old carved shells from Mali which are traditionally woven into a woman’s fancy cornrows. Shells measure approx. 12-15mm in diameter with two 1mm holes. Sold in a bag of ten.
20 in stock
Fish Vertebrae Necklace from The Gambia, Small
BAFR503ST
Deliciously organic necklace made from dried fish vertebrae harvested from The Gambia. A very popular item with beaders. We only have one strand of small in stock. 50" strand of approx. 4mm long x 4mm wide bone with 1 mm holes.
1 in stock
Nigerian Bone Disc Beads
BAFR2031
Smooth disc-shaped bead carved from animal bone. From Nigeria. Sizes vary, from 24mm in diameter to 18mm in diameter; 2mm hole. Sold separately.
40 in stock
Shell Bead with Sterling Silver caps
ETHJ1074
Sterling silver caps on an old shell beads from Nepal. Caps have coral and turquoise stones. Image shows two beads (but the price is for ONE) each is unique, and we a few in stock. Uncommon. Approx. 50×14mm.
10 in stock
Turtle Shell Spoon "B"
ETHJ1045B
This rare turtle shell spoon was fashioned in Papua New Guinea and is around 100 years old. Ideal as a centerpiece on a necklace. Sold individually; this is Spoon "B". Measures 13cm long x 4.5cm at the bottom.
1 in stock
Turtle Shell Spoon "A"
ETHJ1045A
This rare turtle shell spoon was fashioned in Papua New Guinea and is around 100 years old. Ideal as a centerpiece on a necklace. Sold individually; this is Spoon "A". Measures12cm long x 4.5cm at the bottom.
1 in stock
Large Afghan Shell Necklace; 100-200 year old
ETHJ1044
100-200 year old Afghan Necklace, beautiful and stunning. Pictured is one of the four we currently have in stock.
4 in stock
Ancient Afghan Shell Beads
SHAFG308
1000 + year old excavated Afghan Shell Beads, ancient and unique. Small holes drilled for stringing. Sold separately.
20 in stock
Old Shell Heishi from Togo
ETHTOGO1
Old Shell Heishi from Togo, a small country in Western Africa. Brownish white, 6-8mm in diameter.
7 in stock
Ostrich Shell Heishi from Kenya
SHKEN301
Orstich shell heishi from Kenya. 10-20 years old. Diameter ranges from 9mm to 12mm; length of beads on a strand is 22", total length 25".
20 in stock
Kualia Shell - medium
ETHJ1028
Gorgeous, medium-size Kualia Shells from Papua New Guinea. These shells have a large hole and were used as money in Papua New Guinea. They are between 100-200 years old!
26-32mm in diameter with large hole.
40 in stock
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