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Old Mauritanian beads

Posted by Toya on October 25, 2012 at 2:17am

Old silver from Rita Okrent.com

Comments

Preethi October 25, 2012 at 6:20am

Beautiful! I now see why I couldn't find any in Morocco for love or money during my trip with Sarah....they're all in the hands of our forum members already! :)
Leonor Arnó October 25, 2012 at 8:45am

Strange beads and beautiful!!
Marie-Ange October 25, 2012 at 10:30am

somehow they always make me think of a flying saucer!!
Patricia Deany October 25, 2012 at 11:26am

These are wonderful and very rare.
Roger Casas October 25, 2012 at 11:41am

Lovely!
Eva Baby October 25, 2012 at 11:51am

beautiful! I have only one, and just recently discovered that it is from Mauritania. Happy to see these various types!
ait ouakli October 25, 2012 at 12:01pm

verry beautiful. they are a piece of history
Chantal October 25, 2012 at 12:18pm

great collection and variety It must have taken you ages..........
Roger Casas October 25, 2012 at 12:28pm

If you are interested in a similar one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251171623336?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&...

A bit smaller than usual.
Eva Baby October 29, 2012 at 10:45am

Hi Roger, it is me who bought it (the one you sold and indicated below). I am really curious to see it in real! Had to look again at Toya's, they are really great!