Short Strand of Vintage River Amber Bead from the Congo - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT407) ancient mali beads Gilded vintage belt hook from

Gilded vintage belt hook from Rita's travels to China

but this is what we do know:

Bead sizes range from 5-8mm (smaller beads) and 25-31mm diameter (larger beads)

9 cm) in length

Western Asian glass industries were destroyed by Tamerlane

Short Strand of Vintage River Amber Bead from the Congo - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT407) ancient mali beads Gilded vintage belt hook fromA short strand of 9 African river amber from the Congo in central Africa. This amber is washed out of the river banks and picked up by the local people to sell or to use for jewelry. Sourced by Rita in the 1980's. Exact age unknown. At least 50 years old and could be up to 100 years old. Sizes range from 22 34mm diameter. Shapes vary and are not round or even. Expect chips and wear with these beauties. Antique and Vintage Item 407