This is an antique, handmade, brass, bead from Burkina Faso, Africa. This lost wax cast, antique, brass, tubular, bead is favored by the young women of the nomadic Wodaabe tribe from Niger and Nigeria who traditionally wear these beads as hair decorations by stringing several beads on long braids or strings of hair. This bead is in good condition but with a lot of wear from tribal use. This specimen measures 1.43 inches long by 0.55 inches wide and would be excellent for jewelry making or adding to your African trade bead collection. I combine shipping on multiple orders to help you save money so please check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse through. For buyers of multiple items please email me when you are done shopping for your custom made invoice with combined shipping & insurance fees.