Antique Green Vaseline Beads, Strand teardrop 32" strand of fossilized crinoid

32" strand of fossilized crinoid beads from Mali

New and vintage mix

Strung with small plastic and glass beads

High silver content

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

Antique Green Vaseline Beads, Strand teardrop 32" strand of fossilized crinoidThese 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.