Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green african Feather design with single spiral

Feather design with single spiral "eye" on the front

7mm diameter with 2mm hole

Traditional 28" double strand necklace with a large black tassel

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

24" strand of 7-9mm long x 6-9mm diameter silver color base metal beads from Ethiopia

Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green african Feather design with single spiralThese 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.