Antique Amber Butterscotch African Trade Bead

Description

Antique Amber Butterscotch African Trade Bead

Genuine Amber trade bead, dating back probable 15th Century. In the 1400

Amber trade beads were used as currency in the West African Tribes.

This Amber trade bead measures 3.4 cm in diameter and is 2.5 cm high.

Weight 21 grams.

Color butterscotch Amber

Amber is an ancient conifer tree resin, it is not stone.

These genuine trade beads are extremly rare and precious.