Ivory and Murano Glass Bamileke Beads | Rosetta Beads | Chevron design Pewter Approx 5cms (2") wide

Approx 5cms (2") wide

When you angle the item for display - the flowing nude form becomes more noticeable (capturing it with a camera does not do the figure justice]

attendants boarding

With Original box and Certificate

was married to Arthur

Ivory and Murano Glass Bamileke Beads | Rosetta Beads | Chevron design Pewter Approx 5cms (2") wideIvory and Murano Glass Bamileke Beads Chevron designs These are also known as "Rosetta beads", the first Chevron beads were made in Venice centuries ago. They are particularly appreciated and sought after by noble families of Black Africa. In the West of Cameroon, these beads are intended to mark a high rank in the hierarchy and play a protective role. Today these beads are encrusted in the Bamileke culture. Sign of prestige and royalty, they are worn