HIPPO TEETH Carved Shell Beads from Africa Large Start Price USD 92.00 Current Price USD 92.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'HIPPO TEETH Carved Shell Beads from Africa Large' Description HIPPO TEETH Carved Shell Beads from Africa LargeOther names: Shell Type of bead: Carved Arca ShellMade in: South AfricaFound in : South AfricaApproximate Age: unknownOverall Condition: Some of these beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. Strand length: 30 inchesBead Size: .75-1.5 inches longNecklace from Africa, "HIPPO TEETH", Carved Shell Beads. These are actually carved from Arca Shell but are frequently referred to as "hippo teeth" because of the shape. To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES (Leurquin), AFRICA ADORNED (Fisher), JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE (Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY (van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY (Borel) **038331** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!