Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green african 24" strand of vintage brass

24" strand of vintage brass bicones-shaped beads from Southern India

Feather design with single spiral "eye" on the front

7mm diameter with 2mm hole

adding to design possibilities

possibly older

Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green african 24" strand of vintage brassThese famous triangular focal beads were made in Czech Republic region, and imitate a traditional Cone shell bead from Tanzania and East Africa region. They were named "Vibangwa" in Swahili which in their traditional cone shell were made by cutting the top off and creating a flat shape with the shell's natural grooves. These were highly prized and worn by important people in society. The glass imitations were produced as far back as the slave trade.