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closeup silver inlay beads and Berber pendants

Posted by Toya on June 13, 2011 at 11:25pm

closeup silver inlay beads and Berber pendants

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Toya June 13, 2011 at 11:43pm

Portal pendant with two khamsas. The beads have a soulful feeling. Is it possible they were once part of a prayer strand?
Ethnic Embellishments June 14, 2011 at 12:19am

Hi Toya, the beads are usually Mauritanian prayer beads, though in recent years I've seen them produced commercially for export to the western market. They are usually ebony with silver inlay, but can be made of black resin or plastic as well. These look nice!

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