Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green african clean facets on these stunning

clean facets on these stunning garnets

24" strand of 7-9mm long x 6-9mm diameter silver color base metal beads from Ethiopia

possibly older

Vintage 1950's German-made white pressed-glass "calves brain" beads

adding to design possibilities

Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green african clean facets on these stunningThese famous triangular focal beads were made in Czech Republic region, and imitate a traditional Cone shell bead from Tanzania and East Africa region. They were named "Vibangwa" in Swahili which in their traditional cone shell were made by cutting the top off and creating a flat shape with the shell's natural grooves. These were highly prized and worn by important people in society. The glass imitations were produced as far back as the slave trade.