Pair of Antique Baule Brass Beads navajo This lovely bead features HOTEI

This lovely bead features HOTEI 布袋 the Japanese god of contentment & happiness (Hotei is often called the Laughing Buddha

From the early 1900s

Silver-filled is a thick layer of

Medium-sized Old Silver (80-90% pure

77 beads on the strand with a barrel clasp

Pair of Antique Baule Brass Beads navajo This lovely bead features HOTEIFantastic pair of antique Baule Brass Beads from Ivory Coast. Very rare pre 1900s beads. Lost wax castings, same molds used to make gold beads. Medium size flat round shape beads closely matched, fine detail, in excellent condition with patina and some wear due to age and handling. 17mm wide x 20mm tall. These are so rare and collectible now!