Kiffa Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Kiffa beads from Mauritania. These antique beads are noted for their distinctive style and craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Origin: Mauritania
• Length: 82cm
• Bead Size:
  • Central Bead (Blue): 14mm x 26mm x 10mm
  • Side Beads (Red): 11mm x 15mm

Special Notes:

As an antique item, it may have imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Kiffa Beads:

Era: Mid-1900s

Origin: Mauritania

Technique: Recycled Beads

Kiffa beads, named after the city of Kiffa in Mauritania where they were discovered by ethnologist R. Mauny in 1949, are a type of recycled glass bead. These beads are made by sintering glass powder and are a variety of glass beads known for their intricate designs, often featuring isosceles triangles with vertical stripes.