ANTIQUE NEPALESE WHITE CONCH SHELL BEADS WITH TURQUOISE & CARNELIAN INSET ca. MID 18th Century AD.

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Origin: Nepal - Nagaland

These gorgeous large Handmade Naga bright White Conch Shell beads are glossy in appearance with a swirl of Turquoise and Carnelian skill fully inlaid. The body of the Conch Shell bead although polished to high gloss still retains the shell markings. All three elements are highly valued throughout the Himalayan regions.

Each bead is totally unique displaying varying shell patterns and swirls.

Each bead is inlaid with a small amount of turquoise and carnelian granules to the upper face. They can be added to a necklace or strung individually.

These antique handmade beads known as Sea Pearl / Naga Conch Shell beads and can be purchased individually or in groups.

They measure 18 mm (3/4") in diameter approx.

Ex German collection; acquired 1980s. 

Examples can be seen in the Lois Sheer Dubin bead book.

 Good collectable condition. 

Beautiful antique beads that displays wonderfully and whoever buy will be extremely satisfied to own such a rare and unusual hand made bead.

Nepal

A country of Asia, lying along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountain ranges. It is a landlocked country located between India to the east, south, and west and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north.

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