Kiffa Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Kiffa beads, originating from Mauritania. These antique beads are characterized by their unique hand-crafted quality, showcasing both central and side beads of varying sizes. Please note that due to their antique nature, some beads may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Mauritania
• Length: 80cm
• Bead Sizes:
  • Central Beads (Red with Patterns): 14mm x 26mm x 11mm
  • Side Beads (Round): 10mm x 6mm
• Condition: Antique, may show signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Kiffa Beads:

Era: Mid-1900s

Origin: Mauritania

Technique: Recycled Beads

Kiffa beads are glass beads made from sintered glass powder, a type of recycled glass bead. They were discovered in 1949 by ethnologist R. Mauny around the city of Kiffa in Mauritania, which is how they got their name. The most famous Kiffa beads feature isosceles triangle shapes with vertical stripes.