Antique Bronze Ring, Cameroon India silver light transparent Colorado topaz color

light transparent Colorado topaz color with some reddish reflections and some matrix

22" strand of wonderfully lumpy brass beads from Yemen

hand-carved pendant with a 2mm hole in the center for stringing on a traditional Naga necklace

Necklace is all securely wire-wrapped with oxidized sterling silver chain and handmade links

and it has been enhanced sometime in the early 1900s (the upper and lower half of the bead has been spruced up with paint of some sorts)

Antique Bronze Ring, Cameroon India silver light transparent Colorado topaz colorThis rare cast brass or bronze ring from Cameroon or northern Nigeria is light weight but sturdy and a beautiful simple design. About 80 years old, so unique! Size 12, smooth from wear, very comfortable. Widest measurement is 15mm.