Conch Shell Prayer Beads from Nepal/Tibet
These beautiful shell beads are carved from the tip of large conch shells. They vary in patterns from beiges to ivory white. Fairly uniform, diameter 15mm x 12mm tall. Hole size is about 2mm. Extra long strand (46"!) with guru and tassel bead, 108 Buddhist prayer beads, with some age, guessing from the 1950's.