Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green african adding to design possibilities

adding to design possibilities

The cabs are still in their original paper envelope

Traditional 28" double strand necklace with a large black tassel

19th Century Berber-made pair of Moroccan Fibula scarf-weights

Antique coin silver drop with two parts: top link has removable figure 8 loops in back

Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green african adding to design possibilitiesThese famous triangular focal beads were made in Czech Republic region, and imitate a traditional Cone shell bead from Tanzania and East Africa region. They were named "Vibangwa" in Swahili which in their traditional cone shell were made by cutting the top off and creating a flat shape with the shell's natural grooves. These were highly prized and worn by important people in society. The glass imitations were produced as far back as the slave trade.