Vintage Carved Carnelian Monkey Beads Roman Glass Antique brass/bronze bicones from Northern

Antique brass/bronze bicones from Northern Nigeria or Cameroon

Exceptional quality for this rare eye-bead

some black with white

) and patina

12mm long x 13mm wide

Vintage Carved Carnelian Monkey Beads Roman Glass Antique brass/bronze bicones from NorthernThese 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