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Vintage Style Naga Conch Shell Mala Beads (16mm)
Original price
$185.00
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Original price
$185.00
Original price
$185.00
$185.00
$185.00
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$185.00
Current price
$185.00
SCALE & FIT
Bead Size
10-13 x 15-16mm
Hole Size
1-2mm
Strand Length
50”
Beads/Strand
~ 108
Price per bead
≈ $1.71
Beautiful strand of traditional Naga conch shell beads, hand-shaped from solid shell and featuring a warm ivory-white color with naturally occurring tan and brown striations. The substantial beads measure approximately 10–13mm long x 15–16mm in diameter, giving the strand a pleasing weight and tactile quality that reflects the density of genuine shell. At an impressive 50 inches long, this is a generous strand with plenty of material for ornamental and home designs. Natural variations in color, markings, and shape give each bead its own distinctive character.
Conchh as a long history in the ornament traditions of the Naga peoples of northeastern India. Marine shells reached the landlocked Naga Hills through longstanding trade networks, and shell ornaments became valued components of traditional necklaces and adornment. Historical accounts specifically document Angami artisans of Khonoma producing beads and ornaments from conch shell, which were also traded among other Naga communities. White conch shell also has deep cultural and religious significance throughout South Asia and the Himalayan region, and beads made from this material have become prized for mala beads, necklaces, and other traditional jewelry.
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Beautiful strand of traditional Naga conch shell beads, hand-shaped from solid shell and featuring a warm ivory-white color with naturally occurring tan and brown striations. The substantial beads measure approximately 10–13mm long x 15–16mm in diameter, giving the strand a pleasing weight and tactile quality that reflects the density of genuine shell. At an impressive 50 inches long, this is a generous strand with plenty of material for ornamental and home designs. Natural variations in color, markings, and shape give each bead its own distinctive character.
Conchh as a long history in the ornament traditions of the Naga peoples of northeastern India. Marine shells reached the landlocked Naga Hills through longstanding trade networks, and shell ornaments became valued components of traditional necklaces and adornment. Historical accounts specifically document Angami artisans of Khonoma producing beads and ornaments from conch shell, which were also traded among other Naga communities. White conch shell also has deep cultural and religious significance throughout South Asia and the Himalayan region, and beads made from this material have become prized for mala beads, necklaces, and other traditional jewelry.
