Antique Conical Shape Kiffa Bead morocco 30mm in diameter

30mm in diameter

A few larger beads may also be included

From the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria

Some beads are chipped (see photos)

5mm tall x 2mm thick with two 5mm loops at the top and 18 dangles underneath

Antique Conical Shape Kiffa Bead morocco 30mm in diameterThis 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.