Ancient Bronze Fetish, Yemen Melon An impressive stand of beads

An impressive stand of beads which are over 100 years old

Very pretty 50-52mm long x 10mm diameter millefiori "elbow" bead from the late 1800s

Handmade chain at the back

This amulet has some sindoor (the scarlet pigment also called vermilion) residue on its surface

Ghana from recycled glass

Ancient Bronze Fetish, Yemen Melon An impressive stand of beadsAncient excavated bronze (or mixed metal) lost wax cast pendant fetish from Yemen, 1,000 2,000 years old! It resembles a claw shape, and has a center 2mm hole. Measures 18mm tall x 15 mm across x 4mm thick. Tarnished with aged patina, but will shine up by wearing, or cleaned with "Brasso". This is a unique piece, extremely rare!! Can be worn as a pendant.