Amber and ebony wood bead necklace

Sale price: £660.00 ~~£760.00~~

A beautiful necklace comprising five large genuine natural amber pieces interspersed with ebony wood beads inlaid with silver. The colouration of each chunky amber piece is beautiful. There is a crack in one of the amber pieces (see photo) as is often the case in such ancient elements. This attests to its authenticity. A stunning stylish necklace.

Date:

Vintage/ancient elements recently assembled

Material:

5 x genuine amber pieces with ebony wood & silver beads from Mali

Dimensions:

70.0 cm full length
Amber beads vary between 2.5 cm and 3.5 cm in diameter

Weight:

95.0 g

Ref:

NEC-818

References:

Jereb, J. (2015). Arts and Crafts of Morocco. London: Thames and Hudson, p 93.
Hopp, N. (2009). Amber. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Pub. Ltd.