Product Description: This is a strand of Kiffa beads, renowned for their historical and cultural significance. Originating from Mauritania, these antique beads are made from recycled glass and are characterized by their unique patterns and colors. Each strand measures 75cm in length, with the central bead (red with patterns) sized at 25mm x 15mm x 10mm. Please note that due to their antique nature, some beads may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Mauritania
• Length: 75cm
• Bead Size: Central bead - 25mm x 15mm x 10mm
• Condition: Antique; may have scratches, cracks, or chips

About Kiffa Beads:

Era: Mid-1900s

Origin: Mauritania

Technique: Recycled glass beads

Kiffa beads are a type of bead made from sintered glass powder, a variety of glass beads known as "tonbo-dama" in Japanese. Discovered by ethnologist R. Mauny in 1949 around the city of Kiffa in Mauritania, these beads are named after their place of discovery. They are particularly famous for their isosceles triangular shape with vertical stripes.