🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Native American Experts Please Help

[Reeves]

Could someone please please help me identify the tribe and age of these beads. i purchased this back in 2020 and its been one of these things Ive kind of procrastinated on Identifying.

 

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[tamrock]

I suspect that is a piece more likely from India or possibly China made of oxbone and faux turquoise. It is a more modern import piece imo.

 

[opalboy]

I’m in the modern camp.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I also have to agree, it looks modern. The jute looks new too.

 

[traveller777]

Pretty sure made in India. They market very similar necklaces (Kongsang) as being made by the Tanghul Naga of India. Likely at a factory or workshop in India. Pretty piece though. Tamrock nailed it.

 

[Reeves]

thanks for all the replies, the jury has spoken and I guess its modern.

 

[CreakyDigger]

thanks for all the replies, the jury has spoken and I guess its modern.

Likely modern, yes, an antique would not be in perfect condition, for one thing. Good for you for accepting friendly advice in a friendly manner! Not always the case when someone's hopes are not met.

 

[crashbandicoot]

Regardless,it,s a pretty piece! Well crafted.

 

[GoldieLocks]

It almost looks as if the white beads may be shells? I also believe this is modern, LL ess than 49 years old?