Antique Green Vaseline Beads, Strand teardrop Small coin silver Hindu deity

Small coin silver Hindu deity pendant from India circa 1920s

8" long x 3/4" x 1/2" made of old silver and an unknown wood

1mm holes for stringing

Sold as a set of 6 beads only

New and vintage mix

Antique Green Vaseline Beads, Strand teardrop Small coin silver Hindu deityThese Bohemia vaseline glass beads were made in the later 1800's and traded in Mali. A bright "greasy" emerald green color with a few lighter greens and aqua. They are very rare now. 24 inch strand with 64 beads. 11 14mm diameter x 9 11mm tall x 11mm with a few cornerless cubes in the mix. Classic conical drill, 1. 5 3mm holes. A unique and rare strand. These beads are in very good to excellent condition with minor chips.