Kiffa Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Kiffa beads, known for their unique craftsmanship and historical significance. These beads originate from Mauritania and are a fine example of traditional beadmaking techniques.

Specifications:

• Origin: Mauritania
• Size:
  • Length: 72cm
  • Bead Size: 17mm x 25mm (central bead)
• Condition: Please note that as these are antique items, they may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Kiffa Beads:

Era: Mid-1900s

Origin: Mauritania

Technique: Recycled glass beads

Kiffa beads are sintered glass beads, a type of recycled glass bead, discovered by ethnologist R. Mauny in 1949 around the city of Kiffa in Mauritania. These beads are renowned for their distinctive isosceles triangle shapes with vertical stripe patterns.