Tibetan Glass, Antique Red “Sherpa Coral”, 22x22mm, Bags of 11 Beads
SKU: NGG-176
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$75.00
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Description
- Extra-large coral facsimile red glass “Sherpa Coral” Only one bag available
- 10 22x22mm beads and one smaller bead, hole 3-5 mm hole
- Of Chinese origin, these extra-large, wound cylindrical beads, collected in the 1970’s, were traditionally worn by Nepalis and Tibetans as a less expensive substitute for very valuable, rare, and expensive red coral. Demand for these red beads in the region is due to the color’s auspicious symbolism.