19th Century Conus Dowry Shell Beads sterling silver hoop earrings A Prayer Box or Gau

A Prayer Box or Gau is a Buddhist Amulet container made of metal and worn as jewelry

In this Possession Trance

12th to 16th century Amazonite Beads from Mali and Mauritania

Celluloid Tamba Heirloom Necklace D

Bloodstone Necklace with Gold Filled Trigger Clasp

19th Century Conus Dowry Shell Beads sterling silver hoop earrings A Prayer Box or Gau19th Century Conus Dowry Shell Beads Approx. 29" long Bead Approx. 9mm to 21mm In Mali, an arid land locked country, seashells were highly valued and treasured as heirlooms. Often used as high level currency in cattle and other commodity exchanges, these impressive well worn shells passed down through generations.