Coin Silver Telsums from Ethiopia, A Italian These beads are very worn

These beads are very worn and some have chips and crack which is not all that uncommon (see photo)

Slips on like a closed bangle

originally Venetian-made but traded in Africa in the early 1900s

Large Ethiopian Telsum with varied wirework patterns

Large 6-layer chevron bead

Coin Silver Telsums from Ethiopia, A Italian These beads are very worn32 small telsums or pendants made from high quality cpin silver in Ethiopia from about 100 years ago. Sizes average 13 18mm wide x 11 16mm tall x 4 5mm thick with three 3mm loops each. These slightly hand worn telsums have been re strung and will make wonderful additions to any necklace, bracelet or anklet.