Antique Nigerian coral beads, largest 10x10mm, 2x3mm
Many more small beads than big ones on this 30-inch strand, also more variation in color, and more pitting on the larger beads accounts for lower price
Coral crowns and other royal coral regalia reiterated the rights of the Oba (Divine king) to rule Benin in southern Nigeria from 1440-1897
Coral remains important in Nigerian society today, especially for weddings
Coral, an organic gem, is the outer skeletons of once-living sea polyps
Valued worldwide by humans for over 10,000 years, coral was treasured by ancient Egyptians and other Africans, Indians, Greeks, and Romans as well as Celtic tribes of northern Europe.
Mediterranean red-orange coral is most famous.
Protect Coral from abrasion, heat, perspiration and cosmetics which can fade the color. Clean with soap and water only, no steam cleaning.
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