Ivory and Murano Glass Bamileke Beads | Rosetta Beads | Chevron design Pewter With Original box and Certificate

With Original box and Certificate

Approx 5cms (2") wide

Slightest tiny scratches to black very low on cat that do not detract in any meaningful way from the display

The first version of this piece has the tail feathers split and the leg apart from the stump

Ivory and Murano Glass Bamileke Beads | Rosetta Beads | Chevron design Pewter With Original box and CertificateIvory and Murano Glass Bamileke Beads Chevron designs These are also known as "Rosetta beads", the first Chevron beads were made in Venice centuries ago. They are particularly appreciated and sought after by noble families of Black Africa. In the West of Cameroon, these beads are intended to mark a high rank in the hierarchy and play a protective role. Today these beads are encrusted in the Bamileke culture. Sign of prestige and royalty, they are worn