Vintage Ethnic Silver Chain Necklace with Prayer Tube Amulet, Hallmarked - Rita Okrent Collection (NE443) Worry beads https://theconversation

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Antique hand-made Mauritanian silver beads

Small bells vary but measure in range of 42mm to 51mm / 1

27mm across

These very old beads are identified as neolithic due to their holes

Vintage Ethnic Silver Chain Necklace with Prayer Tube Amulet, Hallmarked - Rita Okrent Collection (NE443) Worry beads https://theconversationA sweet vintage 22 inch 55 cm silver prayer amulet chain necklace with a maker's mark on the amulet. Provenance: Likely from Turkey. Age: Circa last third of 20th century. Measurements: Necklace measures approximately 22 inches 55 cm. Chain measures 19 inches 48 cm not including amulet, amulet measures 2. 8 inches 7. 2 cm long. Weighs: 50 grams 1. 7 oz. Mixed silver content. Necklace Item 443