Conch Shell and “Coral” Beads from Nagaland

Incised, carved crescent-shaped conch shell beads from Nagaland, India. Glass “coral” beads and a single round conch shell bead from Nepal. Commonly, coral-colored glass beads were used as a substitute for expensive and difficult to acquire actual coral beads.

• On suede
• Limited edition
• Length:  23”