Spiny Oyster Teardrops ceramic and are in excellent condition

and are in excellent condition with very minor dents or cracks (see photos)

20" strand of antique Dutch beads

17" strand of old Ethiopian silver beads & pendant: telsum and penis beads

and his earthly "vehicle" the rat

I use them in my own jewelry often

Spiny Oyster Teardrops ceramic and are in excellent conditionThis rare material is a traditional shell used in Native American Jewelry from the southeast. 28mm tall x 17mm wide x 3mm thick, there is a smooth purple beige side with more porous texture on back. I like either side! Sold in groups of 10 pieces, these were handmade in the 1980's. See earrings in last photo with light orange coral beads.