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Copal Amber Graduated Trade Bead Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Copal Amber Graduated Trade Bead Necklace
Featured in this lot we have a graduated copal amber trade bead necklace originating from the 19th century. The necklace shows 46 copal amber beads strung on a woven cord. Copal is a particular kind of amber made by particularly aromatic sap from copal trees. Copal necklaces have been made across the world and are commonly used by Tibetan monks. This necklace shows varying colors of copal from a golden color to a darker amber color. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear across the piece indicative of age. The necklace measures approximately 13 1/2" in strung length with the largest bead measuring 1" wide by 3 3/4" in diameter.