Bowenite Jade Monk's Head Necklace, B turkmen Small Metal Currency Forms were

Small Metal Currency Forms were among the first true currency known in West Africa

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and mostly likely commissioned by a bead dealer or collector in Asia) from old glass beads to create new and more exotic shapes

ranging from dense white in color through tones of yellow

framed 15" x 11-3/4" (38

Bowenite Jade Monk's Head Necklace, B turkmen Small Metal Currency Forms wereBowenite Jade Monk's Head Necklace, B Approx. 7 8" tall x 1 2" wide Strung on cotton cord with an adjustable knot and an antique quartz and blue bead Hand Carved in Thailand exclusively for Beads of Paradise NYC This abstract bust has a charm and presence that is quite magical. The original artwork was an antique Burmese jade stone bust that might represent a Monk or Religious Figure. The first time saw the original piece, the gentle expression and