original Nagaland-made 26" 15 strand necklace with old Indian copper coin (from 1887) as the a rope/button toggle closure
Antique silver grooming tool from Ethiopia or Yemen which would have been worn as a pendant and used to clean ears as needed
not Lou's finished pieces - see photo for an example of his earrings using similar components)
Center bead is 52mm long and 8mm diameter
75 inches square silver 3-D front with tube-shape copper for stringing
Ancient Stone Bead, Nigeria granite original Nagaland-made 26" 15 strandUnique smooth, ancient stone bead, large size, 21. 5 grams. Excavated in Nigeria, handmade over 1,000 years ago! Large bead measures 30mm tall x 23mm diameter with 1. 5mm hole. Ready to design into a fabulous necklace, or just hold it! Feels great in the hand, one of a kind. I don't know the name of this stone, but it is incredible!