Large Amazonite Bead chatelain Antique Tuareg spindle whorl wooden

Antique Tuareg spindle whorl wooden bead-weight for drop spindle for spinning cotton or wool

Back has some iron alloy

he symbolizes auspiciousness and wisdom) and Parvati

31" strand of rough flower disk-spacer beads from the Baule people

and with wire loops instead of holes

Large Amazonite Bead chatelain Antique Tuareg spindle whorl wooden1 smooth ancient amazonite bead, great deep turquoise color, long football tapered oval. 1 1 2mm center hole, 17mm diameter x 31mm long. One side has a second drilling attempt, but one hole goes through. This deep color is considered more valuable and is quite rare. Excavated in Mali. Sold individually, a beautiful bead!