Shell & Bone
Large Shell Bead from Mali
BAFR530
Old shell beads from the Niger area of Africa including Mali and Mauritania. Average size is 37-40mm in diameter x 10-11mm thick. Photo shows the front and back of these half-shell beads. SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a group.
6 in stock
Tortoise Shell Earrings
ETHj1071
BACK IN STOCK! Very rare and unusual Tribal earrings. Tortoise Shell from Papua New Guinea. Around 100 years old. Please note: SOLD EACH, not as a pair. Hoop and pendant vary in size.
4 in stock
Moroccan Zebra Shell
SHAFR303
STOCK UPDATED! These cute little shells are traditionally strung with coral and amazonite and are unique to Berber jewelry. They are dark brown and white; very old (more than 100 years) and very rare. Priced by the piece here, we also currently have two strands in stock, please call for strand information. Sold separately. Condition will vary from bead to bead.
100 in stock
Kualia Shell from Papau New Guinea, Small
ETHJ1028sm
Gorgeous, Small-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!
18-20mm in diameter with large hole. Photo shows the variety in these shells; PRICED INDIVIDUALLY not as a set or strand.
9 in stock
Kualia Shell from Papau New Guinea, Medium
ETHJ1028m
OMLY A HANDFUL LEFT IN STOCK. 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! 24-26mm in diameter with large 10-12mm hole. Photo shows the variety in these shells; PRICED INDIVIDUALLY not as a set.
10 in stock
Ostrich Shell Heishi from Kenya
SHKEN301
VERY COOL! 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".
16 in stock
Conch Shell Bead from Tibet
TIB07
Traditionally shaped antique conch shell bead from Tibet; circa early 1900’s. Beads vary slightly in size and shape (see photo) from 22mm x 12mm to 28mm x 19mm. SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
33 in stock
Strand of Fossilized Mastodon Bone Beads
FOSL8006st_b
18" strand of slightly graduated rounds made from pre-historic mastodon bones; 4mm diameter up to 6.5mm diameter. Bone-white and brown-bone tan in color.
1 in stock
Strand of Mastodon Bone Beads
FOSL8006st_a
20" strand of slightly graduated rounds made from pre-historic mastodon bones; 5mm diameter up to 7mm diameter. Bone-white with some yellowish highlights.
3 in stock
Bag of African Cowrie Shell Beads, 100 count
SHAFR315
BACK IN STOCK! Bag of 100 Cowrie shell beads, various sizes,with large back hole and small holes drilled for stringing. Assorted sizes from small 10mm to large 25mm. Limited supply.
3 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 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
Kualia Shell from Papau New Guinea, Medium
ETHJ1028msh
Gorgeous, medium-size Kualia Shells from Papua New Guinea. These shells have a small hole and were used as money in Papua New Guinea. They are between 100-200 years old! 24-28mm in diameter with 2-5mm hole. Photo shows the variety in these shells; PRICED INDIVIDUALLY not as a set.
5 in stock
Nigerian Old Snake Vertebrae Necklace, Big
BAFR519_large
Impressive 100 year old 24" strand of large, dried snake vertebrae from Nigeria; used by local shamen in "strong power" magic. Each segment is approx 8mm x 13mm and worn smooth. Very rare.
1 in stock
Batik Bone Pendant from Ethiopia, F
BAFR518f
Newly made batik-dyed brown bone pendant from Ethiopia. Neat swirly-star pattern. 4.50" long x 1" wide with small 1.5mm hole at the top. Similar shape as the Shaman Bone Medicine Sticks, but not imbued with wisdom and magic. Made from cow or goat bone.
1 in stock
Batik Bone Pendant from Ethiopia, E
BAFR518e
Newly made batik-dyed brown bone pendant from Ethiopia. Neat checkmate pattern. Roughly 4.50" long x 1" wide with small 1-2mm hole at the top. Similar shape as the Shaman Bone Medicine Sticks, but not imbued with wisdom and magic. Made from cow or goat bone.
1 in stock