Thai Silver Beads Begian Wonderful antique Afghan prayer box

Wonderful antique Afghan prayer box pendant in three parts with dangles

each bead is approximately 12mm x 12mm diameter

Some beads show some minor wear due to age and handling over the years

This bead shows some wear

Thai Silver Beads Begian Wonderful antique Afghan prayer box7 inch long strand of fine silver handmade beads from the Karen Tribe of Thailand, otherwise known as Hilltribe silver. Hilltribe silver is about 95% pure silver and has a brushed finish. These are solid and have a nice weight. Thick center drilled rectangular shape beads, or "Sticks", plain, no stamping. 5mm wide x 2mm thick. Beads lay very which way, or can be used as a single spacer. Hole size is . 8mm. Approximately 120 beads per strand.