Description
Faturan cherry amber beads – Collector quality, very rare large beads.
Produced in Europe in the early to mid 1900s for the African trade.
The unique quality of Faturan amber, is to oxidise to a deep cherry red.
Some of the larger beads have long thin cracks, a characteristic feature due to the gradual shrinkage of the resin over time.
Exceptional patina – Collected in Mali.
Length: 79 cm (31 inches)
Diameter: ranges from 20mm-60mm
Length: ranges from 13mm-50mm
Weight: 860 g (30.3 oz)
33 beads