Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Ethiopia The concentric lines accentuate an

The concentric lines accentuate an "eye"

one of the most important gods of Hindu mythology

Band measurement is 6mm thick

fine checkerboard  faceting and drilled on the diagonal

original Nagaland-made 25" strands

Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Ethiopia The concentric lines accentuate anSet of 2 lovely, faceted cylinders, banded agate beads. Antique German made Idar Oberstein beads. Larger bead is 38mm long x 12mm diameter with small 1mm bow drilled hole. Smaller bead is 32mm long x 10mm diameter, and has a translucent quality. Beautiful banded stone beads. Sold as a set of 2 beads. Late 1800's early 1900's, traded in West Africa.