+ title - white sand dollar fossil graduated beads stone africa 30 inch. + type of object - fossil sand dollars, sedimentary stone. + made in - africa. + traded in - africa.
+ overall condition - good to fair. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.
Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. + bead size - 20-41 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison (us penny is 19 mm diameter). + strand length - 30 inches (including string/raffia). Additional information: for more information, please see our comprehensive guide to african-made beads, african beads: jewels of a continent, hardcover, 216 pages, 163 color photographs, available from africa direct.This item is made of fossil sand dollars and sedimentary stone.