Carved Bone Bead - Chinese Carved Figure Bead, Top to Bottom Drilled

Carved bone beads have a warmth and character that molded plastic beads never quite match. This one is carved in the Chinese style, with a detailed figure on the front and a hole drilled top to bottom so it hangs straight.

Use it as the focal bead on a mala or long necklace, finish a tassel with it, or add it to a collection of carved beads from around the world. People who love vintage and ethnographic jewelry tend to appreciate small details like this, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a bead collector.

The bead is about 40 by 31 millimeters with a drill hole about 2 millimeters across, running from top to bottom. Carving details vary slightly from bead to bead.

About Bone Carving

Bone carving is one of the oldest crafts in the world, dating to prehistoric times; a Neanderthal bone carving about 51,000 years old has been found. Carved bone is valued for its warm tone and the fine detail it can hold.

Additional Details

• You receive 1 carved bone bead.
• About 40mm x 31mm; 2mm hole, drilled top to bottom.
• Bone can absorb oils and dyes; keep dry and away from perfume.
• Stock photo; yours will be similar.