Ethiopian Dowry Necklace with 18th Century Glass Beads and Cowrie Shells blue chalcedony strand Bowenite is referred to locally

Bowenite is referred to locally as "Afghan Jade

Rose quartz is a variety of quartz that ranges from pale pink to rose red hue

This superb strand with matte white to slightly opalescent hand wound 18th to 19th century Dutch beads remains in the original configuration as it was purchased in Mali

they became treasured heirlooms among the Naga people

While some say the name comes from the secret location they were originally mined from

Ethiopian Dowry Necklace with 18th Century Glass Beads and Cowrie Shells blue chalcedony strand Bowenite is referred to locallyEthiopian Dowry Necklace with 18th Century Glass Beads and Cowrie Shells 18 19th Century Original German Glass "Donut" or Glass Ring Trade Beads with hand ground cowrie shells Dowry Currency Necklace ca. 1900 50