Antique Conical Shape Kiffa Bead nailheads approximately 37-39mm long x 13-14mm

approximately 37-39mm long x 13-14mm in diameter

26 inches long

Sold in packs of 5

wire (through ear) is approximately 20g

and most have bow-drilled 1-2mm holes

Antique Conical Shape Kiffa Bead nailheads approximately 37-39mm long x 13-14mmThis very cool and magical bead was made in Kiffa, Mauritania. It is very old and was made as a female fertility charm, mainly by women artists. Historically, Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it one of the oldest glass bead making processes in Africa, which was purely African in origin. This conical shaped bead is around 200 years old, possibly older; 9mm tall x 12mm wide with a small 1mm hole.