Silver, Gold-plated - String of beads - Granulated silver beads
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Granulated gilt silver beads strand from Mauritania, comprising 29 beads with a total weight of 17.1 g and a strand length of 26 cm, in fair condition.
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Beautiful strand of selected antique granulated gilt silver beads from Mauritania in very good condition. The strand contains 29 finely crafted beads displaying the intricate decorative techniques for which Mauritanian silversmiths are renowned.
For centuries, silver jewelry played an important role in Mauritanian culture, serving not only as personal adornment but also as a portable form of wealth. Skilled artisans developed distinctive techniques combining granulation, filigree, and gilding to create jewelry prized throughout the Sahara and West Africa.
An attractive and authentic strand for collectors, designers, and enthusiasts of traditional African jewelry.
Details
Origin: Mauritania
Material: Gilt silver
Quantity: 29 beads
Weight: 17.1 grams
Bead sizes: from Ø 5 mm to 8.3 mm
Strand length (bead to bead): 26 cm / 10.2 inches
✦ AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
These beads were personally sourced, examined and authenticated. This is genuine antique Mauritanian gilt silverwork. You receive exactly what you see in the photographs. These beads can be actually considered hard to find.
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Beautiful strand of selected antique granulated gilt silver beads from Mauritania in very good condition. The strand contains 29 finely crafted beads displaying the intricate decorative techniques for which Mauritanian silversmiths are renowned.
For centuries, silver jewelry played an important role in Mauritanian culture, serving not only as personal adornment but also as a portable form of wealth. Skilled artisans developed distinctive techniques combining granulation, filigree, and gilding to create jewelry prized throughout the Sahara and West Africa.
An attractive and authentic strand for collectors, designers, and enthusiasts of traditional African jewelry.
Details
Origin: Mauritania
Material: Gilt silver
Quantity: 29 beads
Weight: 17.1 grams
Bead sizes: from Ø 5 mm to 8.3 mm
Strand length (bead to bead): 26 cm / 10.2 inches
✦ AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
These beads were personally sourced, examined and authenticated. This is genuine antique Mauritanian gilt silverwork. You receive exactly what you see in the photographs. These beads can be actually considered hard to find.
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SHIPPED WITH TRACKABLE REGISTERED MAIL
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Gold-plated, Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
17 g
Condition
Fair condition - used with visible signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Mauritania
Title additional information
Granulated silver beads
Length
26 cm
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