Strand of Idar-Oberstein Faceted Bicone beads rainbow moonstone large antique tribal cylindrical bead

large antique tribal cylindrical bead made from conch shel

32mm diameter x 15mm thick with a traditional dot pattern stamped into the metal

not as a pair or in a group

Recently tumble-polished and they shine

Sold as a strand only

Strand of Idar-Oberstein Faceted Bicone beads rainbow moonstone large antique tribal cylindrical bead24" strand of carnelian agate beads from Mali, made in Idar Oberstein, Germany in the mid late 1800s. Material (agate) from Brazil, cut in Germany, then traded in Mali. This squared bicone shape is precisely cut, multi faceted, and has a 1mm hole. Size approximately17mm x 15mm. 40 beads from very good to excellent condition (see photos).