Kiffa Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Kiffa beads originating from Mauritania. Measuring 72cm in length, the central beads are approximately 14mm by 25mm in size. Please note that as an antique item, it may have imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Country of Origin: Mauritania
• Length: 72cm
• Bead Size: Central beads: 14mm x 25mm
• Condition: Antique, may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Kiffa Beads:

Era: Mid-1900s

Origin: Mauritania

Technique: Recycled glass beads

Kiffa beads are glass powder sintered beads with holes, a type of recycled glass bead. They were named 'Kiffa' after R. Mauny, an ethnologist, discovered them around the city of Kiffa in Mauritania in 1949. The most famous ones are isosceles triangles with vertical stripes.