Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green krobo and the shell can be

and the shell can be worn in back

and over 100 years old

mixed metals and enamel pendant

Sizes range from 32mm x 10mm to 63mm x 21mm and 77mm x 20mm

Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green krobo and the shell can beThese famous triangular focal beads were made in Czech Republic region, and imitate a traditional Cone shell bead from Tanzania and East Africa region. They were named "Vibangwa" in Swahili which in their traditional cone shell were made by cutting the top off and creating a flat shape with the shell's natural grooves. These were highly prized and worn by important people in society. The glass imitations were produced as far back as the slave trade.