Kiffa Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand of Kiffa Beads is a unique find from Mauritania. Featuring a length of 75cm, the beads are centrally adorned with a droplet pattern, each measuring 11mm x 12mm x 24mm. Please note that as an antique item, it may have imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Country of Origin: Mauritania
• Length: 75cm
• Bead Size: Central (Droplet Pattern) - 11mm x 12mm x 24mm

Special Notes:

As this is an antique product, please be aware that it may have signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Kiffa Beads:

Era: Mid-1900s

Origin: Mauritania

Technique: Recycled Glass Beads

Kiffa Beads are perforated beads made by sintering glass powder, a type of recycled glass bead. They were named after the city of Kiffa in Mauritania, where they were discovered by ethnologist R. Mauny in 1949. The most famous Kiffa Beads are isosceles triangles with vertical stripe patterns.