Serpentine Elongated Bicones, Afghan Burkina Faso 14 of these wonderful lost-wax

14 of these wonderful lost-wax technique beads

26mm long x 24mm diameter with translucent aqua core

and emphasis on pinks

heart shape

These beads are made to imitate traditional snake vertebra beads

Serpentine Elongated Bicones, Afghan Burkina Faso 14 of these wonderful lost-waxThese lovely matte finish serpentine elongated bicone beads are an opaque yellowish green and were hand cut in Afghanistan. A chartreuse green color. 42 beads per strand, 16 inches long. Beads are fairly uniform in size, averaging 9mm long x 5mm diameter with 1mm holes. Please view other listings of matte finish gemstone beads handmade in Afghanistan! Last photo shows some bracelets made with a variety of colors and shapes mixed with Thai silver.