Eight Strand Beaded necklace from India ganesha This Chinese Mandarin knotted coral

This Chinese Mandarin knotted coral hat finial was made during the Qing dynasty

approximately 14mm in diameter x 6mm thick with a 3mm loop

Heavily worn from constant prayer rubbing during the past 50+ years

large blue bead with "eyes"

Old carved shells from Mali which are traditionally woven into a woman's fancy cornrows

Eight Strand Beaded necklace from India ganesha This Chinese Mandarin knotted coral28" eight strand necklace made of a multitude of beads from Northern India Nagaland Nepal, with an old 1942 coin as a button latch. With three bronze bells and a few Venetian glass beads. Very cool (see photo of webhead Tim wearing the necklace).