Pair of Shell Buttons, Mali butterfly Antique Berber-made three-step pyramid pendant

Antique Berber-made three-step pyramid pendant

Beads are not uniform

with blue enamel work (slightly worn by use)

Very cool ceramic bead from 1800s Japan

Pair of Shell Buttons, Mali butterfly Antique Berber-made three-step pyramid pendantThese lovely clamshell beads are traditionally worn by Malian women interwoven with fancy braiding and are shaped like a button. Resembling netsuke, these have two underneath holes (like a button). Great for setting into silver bezels, embellishing fabric, jewelry design, or simply a fantastic pair of uniquely carved shells! Size 23mm long x 14mm across x 10mm thick. Sold by the pair, only one pair in stock!! Will brighten with washing, gentle non