Collectible Antique Natural Amber Bead with Metal Bead Caps, Mauritania, West African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (C555) Color:Yellow This strand of beads dates

This strand of beads dates from at least the 1800's and could be much older

This was most likely made within the last 50 years (based on evidence of wear)

sourced in Jerusalem in 1989

Eight holes

This is a really spectacular strand

Collectible Antique Natural Amber Bead with Metal Bead Caps, Mauritania, West African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (C555) Color:Yellow This strand of beads datesGorgeous and collectible antique Amber beads with metal bead caps, Mauritania. Antique natural amber bead protected with metal caps in the ends. From Mauritania. Used in traditional necklaces, and as an object of wealth in times of need. Orange bead still available. Yellow bead has wear on one side. Brown has wear on back. Orange has wear along one side. Orange: 35mm x 27mm 10. 52 grams Collector Item 555