Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 silver match box Very unusual vintage 1960s silver

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Small Carved Shells, Mali, Set of 10 silver match box Very unusual vintage 1960s silverThese intricately carved antique shell beads are traditionally worn by Malian women in fancy braided hairdo's and are shaped like a bead cap. Some have one hole, some have two (like a button). Great for setting into silver bezels, dangling from earrings, or capping a fancy bead. Size ranges from 10 14mm diameter. Sold as a set of 10. Hand carved in Mali early 1900's. No two sets alike!