Dog Tooth Ruffle Beads.6.5" strand Antique African Trade Beads. 6-8.5mm. b11-bw-2126 Men's with a strip of opal

with a strip of opal in between

Circa: 1970's

There are some scratches to the surface of the portrait but not noticeable until looking under magnification or very close up

Pendant measures 42 x 30 mm

Dog Tooth Ruffle Beads.6.5" strand Antique African Trade Beads. 6-8.5mm. b11-bw-2126 Men's with a strip of opalThese unique white and black beads are Antique Venetian round black beads adorned with a distinctive ruffled white belt. They were traded to the Igbo of Nigeria and range from 6 to 8. 5mm in diameter, with 2mm holes. Their irregular shapes and sizes are a result of being handmade in Venice during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Often referred to as Dog Teeth or Dog Tooth beads, these pieces reflect the remarkable skill of Venetian artisans.