Kiffa Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand features Kiffa beads, originating from Mauritania. The strand measures 72cm in length, with the beads at the center sized 17mm x 27mm. Please note that due to the antique nature of these beads, they may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Mauritania
• Size:
  • Strand Length: 72cm
  • Bead Size (Center): 17mm x 27mm

Special Notes:

Please be aware that as antique items, the beads might have imperfections like scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Kiffa Beads:

Era: Mid-1900s

Origin: Mauritania

Technique: Recycled Beads

Kiffa beads are glass beads made by sintering glass powder. They are a type of recycled glass bead, discovered by ethnographer R. Mauny in 1949 around the city of Kiffa in Mauritania, hence the name. Famous for their isosceles triangular shape with vertical stripe patterns, Kiffa beads are a unique and treasured piece of history.