Vintage Carved Carnelian Monkey Beads Antique Stone with brass insert

with brass insert

Tamba of 12º black seed beads

7mm x 12mm to 21mm x 11m

5mm thick (very thin) with 4mm loop for stringing

Funky black glass bead with yellow squiggles and aventurine

Vintage Carved Carnelian Monkey Beads Antique Stone with brass insertThese hand carved carnelian monkeys are large focal beads or can be made into a pendant. No two are alike! The carvings are front and back, vary in size and color and expression! Some are a goldfish orange and others are a deeper orange. Size ranges from 26 x 20mm to 42 x 37mm. These came from a collection and were made in the 1960's or 70's, hand carved in China. They are so wonderful!!! Shown in a few designs by Ruth. Please add a note if you have a