Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green angel skin 24" strand of vintage mixed

24" strand of vintage mixed bronze & brass bicone-shaped beads from Southern India

and the price is rising

This style is rare and collectible

Ethiopian brass & coin silver pendant

From the 1950s or 60s

Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green angel skin 24" strand of vintage mixedThese famous triangular focal beads were made in Czech Republic region, and imitate a traditional Cone shell bead from Tanzania and East Africa region. They were named "Vibangwa" in Swahili which in their traditional cone shell were made by cutting the top off and creating a flat shape with the shell's natural grooves. These were highly prized and worn by important people in society. The glass imitations were produced as far back as the slave trade.