Ancient Stone Bead, Nigeria Yemeni This framed print is set

This framed print is set as a pendant

The beads are Venetian-made and are one of the few pink-color trade beads

These are an imitation (like Bakelite or Parkesine) amber made from plant resin and are about 75-100 years old

Photo shows the variety of these small strands which are picked at random

These beads are made to imitate traditional snake vertebra beads

Ancient Stone Bead, Nigeria Yemeni This framed print is setUnique smooth, ancient 2 hole stone bead, large size, 18. 4 grams. Excavated in Nigeria, handmade over 1,000 years ago! Large bead measures 40mm long x 20mm across x 13mm thick with 1. 5mm and one 2mm holes. Ready to design into something interesting. Feels great in the hand, one of a kind. I don't know the name of this stone, but it is black and has a smooth matte finish.